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RIP Arcadius, moments after winning the Iroquis Steeplechase

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by TigerVols, May 12, 2012.

  1. TigerVols

    TigerVols Well-Known Member

    Very sad story out of Nashville this evening, as the upset winning horse collapses while posing for photos with his rider.

    http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120512/SPORTS11/305120064/Iroquois-winner-Arcadius-dies-finish-line?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
     
    TigerVols, May 12, 2012
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  2. dooley_womack1

    dooley_womack1 Well-Known Member

    That branch of the equestrian sports tortures the horse more than any other. That high-stepping gait comes at a high price.
     
    dooley_womack1, May 12, 2012
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  3. TigerVols

    TigerVols Well-Known Member

    You're right about walkers, many of whom are abused...but the Steeplechase isn't for walking horses. Arcadius was a thoroughbred.
     
    TigerVols, May 12, 2012
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  4. dooley_womack1

    dooley_womack1 Well-Known Member

    Shit, I got 'em confused. Got Iroquois confused with the National Celebration
     
    dooley_womack1, May 13, 2012
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  5. westcoastvol

    westcoastvol Active Member

    Takes me back to the time...okay, times that I puked there during my college days.
     
    westcoastvol, May 13, 2012
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