Why Racehorse Tendons Are So Fragile — And How Ice Baths Help #animalanatomy #equinescience

Añadido: 2026-06-02

Racehorse tendons are extremely fragile because they have almost no blood supply, which prevents them from cooling down naturally during intense exercise; when thoroughbreds run hard, their leg tendons overheat and cannot dissipate heat on their own, making ice baths the only effective method to prevent permanent damage that could end their racing career.