By Ryan Carpenter, DVM, MS, DACVS
Occupational-related injuries occur in all athletic sporting events, and the Thoroughbred racehorse is not immune. Racing’s incessant pursuit of safety over the past decade
has resulted in a significant reduction in fatalities and improved safety. These considerable improvements, however, may not quell societal concerns, which have the potential to affect our social license to operate.
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