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Originally Posted by Ne7en
So the heart attack isn't a result of the race? And the horse would have suffered the same fate at the same time out in the pasture?
"Exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), also known as "bleeding" or a "bleeding attack", refers to the presence of blood in the airways of the lung in association with exercise. EIPH is common in horses undertaking intense exercise"
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It is from the race, but what do you suggest? Should we stop letting horses run? As others have pointed out, every preventative measure is taken and the horses are fully medically assessed. Sometimes bad things happen though, no matter how much precaution is taken.