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Young Blood: Fatal Breakdowns of Juvenile Racehorses

Every spring, physically immature thoroughbreds are forced to sprint at lightning speeds to impress potential buyers at auctions. The consequences are often deadly. Learn more.

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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid Newkirk, PETA Founder and co-author of Animalkind

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