Despite other objectionable behavior and poor
judgement, the girls are experienced riders. Perhaps an important lesson
from the death of this horse is a most likely cause of his death was
the banamine given him in a dehydrated state. Banamine blocks
prostaglandins and reduces blood flow to the kidneys at a time when the horse
can ill afford it. Bute has similar effects. Lesson for all
riders: don't Bute or Banamine your horse when
dehydrated.
