As part of Curious Derby, we’ve reported on horse safety, injuries and even deaths while racing.
But this caused Rob Harris from Louisville to wonder: "What happens to race horses once they retire, winners or not?"
WFPL’s Ashlie Stevens went to a farm that specifically houses older thoroughbreds to find out the answer:

As part of Curious Derby, we’ve reported on horse safety, injuries and even deaths while racing. But this caused Rob Harris from Louisville to wonder: "What happens to race horses once they retire, winners or not?" WFPL’s Ashlie Stevens went to a farm that specifically houses older thoroughbreds to find out the answer:

Curious Derby: What Happens to Retired Horses?

Have you ever had a question about the Derby City that you just can't answer? That's where Curious Louisville comes in. Listeners submit their questions, the public votes on which questions to investigate, and 89.3 WFPL finds the answers.

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