Second horse dies at Chuckwagon races
Updated: Tue Jul. 07 2009 23:15:00
CTVcalgary.ca
More tragedy Tuesday night at the Chuckwagon races at the Calgary
Stampede. A second horse has died during the races in just a matter of
days.
It happened during the third heat. One of Barry Hodgson's horses broke
its left front leg as it was coming down the track in between the
third and fourth turn.
Veterinarians on scene decided it would be best to euthanize the male horse.
Calgary Stampede officials say there wasn't a collision or any driver
interference.
Hodgson was not hurt and neither were any of his other horses.
CTV News spoke with Hodgson shortly after the race and he said it was
his favourite horse.
On Sunday one of Reg Johnstone's horses collapsed and died a few hours
after finishing the second in heat. He died from an apparent heart
attack.