Camels are herbivorous and are specifically adapted to consume cactus and other thorny plants. Their mouths contain a leathery lining that protects the inside from damage. They also eat plants that do not contain thorns, such as willow and poplar.
Another horse dies at Saratoga Race Course, bringing total to 14. Another horse died at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday, bringing the total number of thoroughbreds dying at the track this year to 14. Breezing, as defined by equibase.comâs glossary, is working a horse at a moderate speed.
Whatâs more, those two deaths count as only one sixth of the total number of horses to have died as a direct result of horse racing in the last month (see below). Synchronised and AP McCoy fall at the 2012 Grand National.n fact, it is a good starting point for a debate about how much animal suffering we should tolerate in the name of sport. While there were fortunately no deaths in the actual Grand National this year, there were two racing deaths in less high-profile races during the weekend festival.