Nearly 200 racehorses banned from Oklahoma events after suspected abuse
By Jessica Schambach, Evan Onstot
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Oklahoma (KOCO) — Nearly 200 racehorses have been banned from competing in events after the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission issued an emergency protective order due to suspected abuse.
The commission reviewed evidence, including reports, video recordings, and veterinary opinions, which described the conditions of 171 horses as “extreme and unusual.”
The commission said some of the incidents were repeat offenses, and some horses were unable to safely leave the track and required assistance.
The order mandates pre-race and out-of-competition testing, mandatory veterinary exams, and records of the horses’ living conditions.
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