Laminitis victims
Secretariat loses battle with laminitis at age 19
The racing legend was put down on Oct. 4, 1989, at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky., after a month-long battle with laminitis. He was 19.
Affirmed put down due to laminitis at 26
The Triple Crown winner was euthanized Jan. 12, 2001, due to pain from laminitis. He was 26.
Sunday Silence dies after battling laminitis
The winner of the 1989 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes died Aug. 19, 2002, after battling laminitis for 14 weeks.
Barbaro loses battle with laminitis at age 4
The Kentucky Derby winner was euthanized on Jan. 29, 2007, after a battle with laminitis watched around the world. He was 4.
Strike the Gold put down due to laminitis at age 23
The 1991 Kentucky Derby champion was put down On Dec. 13, 2011, at Karacabey Stud Farm in Turkey after suffering a fractured left front pastern in his paddock. He was 23.
Smart Strike, sire of Curlin, succumbs to laminitis
The two-time champion sire in North America succumbed to laminitis March 25, 2015. He was 23.
Sherriff’s Deputy, dam of Curlin, loses battle with laminitis
The dam of Curlin was euthanized July 19, 2012, at Fares Farm near Lexington, Ky., due to complications from laminitis. She was 18.
Bond Holder, Derby prospect, euthanized due to laminitis
The Grade 1 stakes winner and Kentucky Derby prospect was put down April 19, 2014, due to complications from laminitis. He was 3.
Disco Rico euthanized after long battle with laminitis
The New York sire was euthanized on Dec. 18, 2014, after a two-year battle with laminitis. He was 17.
Rockport Harbor euthanized due to laminitis at age 11
The stakes winner and sire was euthanized Aug. 2, 2013, due to laminitis. He was 11.
Noble Causeway put down after brief battle with laminitis
The Grade 1 stakes winner and Derby and Preakness contender was put down May 27, 2014, after losing a brief battle with laminitis. He was 12.
Intense Holiday loses battle with laminitis at age 3
Kentucky Derby competitor and Grade 2 stakes winner was put down June 12, 2014, after losing a battle with laminitis following surgery. The colt was 3.
Big Kiss loses battle with laminitis at age 6
The racehorse was put down on July 11, 2014, due to continuing issues in his hind end resulting from laminitis. He was 6.
Hay List, star sprinter, euthanized due to laminitis at age 9
The Australian star sprinter lost a battle with laminitis Feb. 3, 2015. The gelding was 9.
Jimmy, Australia’s most expensive thoroughbred, loses battle with laminitis at 2
The half brother to Australia’s famous sprinter Black Caviar was euthanized Dec. 29, 2013, after losing a battle with laminitis. The unraced colt was 2.
Thorn Song put down due to laminitis at age 11
The California turf horse was put down Aug. 4, 2014, at Alamo Pintado Veterinary Clinic in Los Olivos due to complications of laminitis. He was 11.
Shinko King put down after long battle with laminitis
The New Zealand stallion was put down May 17, 2012, after a lengthy battle with laminitis. He was 21.
Mr. Greeley euthanized after battle with laminitis
The Gainesway sire was euthanized Nov 30, 2010, after a brief battle with laminitis. He was 18.
Kip Deville euthanized after lengthy battle with laminitis
The winner of the 2007 Breeders’ Cup Mile was 7 at the time of his death.
Giant Ryan put down due to complications from laminitis
The 6-year-old colt was being treated for an injury to his left foreleg when he developed the disease.
West Acre loses battle with laminitis at 17
The unraced stallion sired 179 winners, including 12 stakes winners.