Do you think this horse could have been saved?

Question

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horse...

for people who know horses.

Answer 1

No. It was a compound fracture, and her bones were protruding. She never would have recovered.

RIP Beautiful Eight Belles.

Answer 2

Absolutely not.  A break in one ankle would have been bad enough, but veterinarians have said that two ankles with compound fractures was "unheard of."  Euthanizing Eight Belles was the only humane thing to do.

Answer 3

Unfortunately no!  Despite the negativity of others, this was the best thing to do for this horse in this situation.  May she rest in peace.