25 trainers urge Lasix-ban; THA says issue debated, decided

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Aly-Sheba

I belive you, but you always hear them talk about lasix dehydrating the horse and they can't run back as soon, so horses don't run as much in a year as they used to. I'm sure the day money plays a big factor in it also.

Win % and the fact that there rarely are races back quickly for most classes of horses.

Harness horses run 3-4 times a month on lasix, with no hydration issues. Different breeds but in terms of hydration and mineral loss, physiologically the same.

Sure sometimes in the summer when it is consistently hot you might need a little more time. If you have a nervous horse that is prone to wash out even training, you might need a little more time. But those arent the norm.