AboutStephanie Frost Expertise Questions about Thoroughbred training, racing and breeding. Rules and regulations regarding Thoroughbred racing. Mainly focused on racing in the USA. I can also answer breeding and bloodstock questions, along with pedigree advice, plus advice about forming a realistic plan for starting into the racing or breeding business. No handicapping questions, please.
Experience I have been a licensed Thoroughbred trainer for 20 years, a thoroughbred farm owner and Thoroughbred breeder. Owner of Alchemy Bloodstock, a full service bloodstock agency, specializing in locating quality racing and breeding stock for clients, and representing clients at various Thoroughbred sales. Alchemy Bloodstock has been instrumental in the purchase and training of several graded stakes horses, as well as many extremely profitable sales horses.
Question I note past questions on Bute (butazolidine) and Lasix (frusemide)- to reduce the likelihood of lung haemorrhages. I note you don't appear to do this yourself. The potassium loss alone which accompanies the excretion of frusemide via the kidneys can give rise to abbherrent and even lethal cardiac arrythmias. Arrhthmias can interfer with blood pressures.
Are these lung haemorrhages more frequent in young horses (2yo)?
Have you see Rune Haugen's training methods?http://horsehrm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71%3Arune-rules-in-norway&catid=43%3Aarticles&Itemid=200024&lang=de
He appears to be a thinking trainer with reduced equine breakdowns.
Answer I am not a veterinarian, but based on my own experience, I don't believe that bleeding is any more prevalent in young horses than in older ones. I am unfamiliar with Rune Haugen, but I will certainly check out his site when I have time.
