Injuries to the legs of horses aren't the same as leg injuries sustained by humans or other animals. Horses often have to be euthanized after such injuries.

“They cannot stand on that leg. Now you have a horse with a break in one leg and can’t stand on a second." Horses cannot simply lie down for extended periods to avoid putting weight on their legs.

In the 13th race at Belmont Park, a 1 1/16-mile race on turf after the final leg in the Triple Crown, jockey Flavien Prat pulled up on Excursionniste in the far turn. According to a statement ...

The owners of a promising young horse who almost severed a leg when he kicked out at an arena mirror have called for better safety standards to prevent a similar accident. Becky Bowman’s five ...