Harness Horse Scratched To Dismay of Owner

Story [Injury is shown.]

Champion harness racer, Changeover, was denied a start in a race Friday because of a larger, raw injury from a float mishap. I'd like to know what kind of mishap caused that injury, but... The issue her being that the owner was surprised that his horse was refused entry. Look at the injury! Apparently he raced a week ago with that same injury and I imagine a week ago it must've been worse than it is now. I can't imagine having that kind of injury at all, let alone being forced to race with it.

Look, horses are a lot like people. For example, they do a LOT better when they're healthy and NOT in pain.