Lasix again

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

And I'm just saying if it is the best we have, it might not be worth having.

While I'm sure Lasix is far from the only reason the sport is in constant decline, I do think it is a reason. And a lot smarter people than me think so too.

better to have lasix to treat a bleeder, than to just have bleeders. some horses bleed thru-how much worse would those incidents be without lasix? and i think many put their horses on it because it's not construed as dangerous, and because there's no way to know ahead of time that a bleeding episode is coming.

as for lasix causing a decline in the sport-i've had conversations over the years with people about racing. not one has ever said 'well, i don't follow it due to meds/lasix'. they just aren't into the sport. and knowing how casual so many people are regarding drugs and people, i have a hard time believing that many folks give much thought to it in racing. people who don't follow racing don't really know about medications, and why they're given. they don't care either, because they aren't into the sport to begin with. it's like the tour de france...it's not the only bike race, but it's the only one most people know. lance armstrong isn't the only guy busted in that sport, but he's probably the only guy people could name-because they don't follow the sport.