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Thoroughbred great John Henry, two-time Horse of the Year who earned more than $6.5 million before retiring to the Kentucky Horse Park, was euthanized Monday. He was 32.
Park spokeswoman Lisa Jackson said the Hall of Famer's health had declined over the weekend. He had lost considerable body mass and was in kidney failure, she said.
"The next step would have been so hard on him," she said. "It wouldn't have been comfortable. ... It just wouldn't have been fair to the horse."
He was retired 22 years ago to the park, where he was beloved by the public and, along with stablemate Cigar, one of the park's biggest attractions.
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Even after he stopped racing, he delighted horse fans at Kentucky Horse Park for 22 years. Rest in Peace, John Henry. You've done well and earned your reward.
Thoroughbred great John Henry, two-time Horse of the Year who earned more than $6.5 million before retiring to the Kentucky Horse Park, was euthanized Monday. He was 32.
Park spokeswoman Lisa Jackson said the Hall of Famer's health had declined over the weekend. He had lost considerable body mass and was in kidney failure, she said.
"The next step would have been so hard on him," she said. "It wouldn't have been comfortable. ... It just wouldn't have been fair to the horse."
He was retired 22 years ago to the park, where he was beloved by the public and, along with stablemate Cigar, one of the park's biggest attractions.
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Even after he stopped racing, he delighted horse fans at Kentucky Horse Park for 22 years. Rest in Peace, John Henry. You've done well and earned your reward.
Wow, 32 years old. That is ancient for a race horse. There will never be another like him. RIP.