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What Racers Always Do Right After the Finish Line!

Nature and animals

Why are they burying this horse's legs in solid ice? It might look crazy, but there is a fascinating biological secret behind it! Unlike humans, a horse's lower leg has almost zero muscle—it’s essentially just skin and exposed tendons. When these massive animals sprint at top speed, those tendons act like giant, powerful rubber bands, snapping back and forth to launch them forward. But this explosive power comes with a massive problem: extreme friction and heat. Because there is no muscle or fat to insulate and protect them, these hard-working tendons can literally overheat and suffer severe damage right after a race. That's exactly why plunging their legs into ice or freezing water isn't just a spa treatment; it’s an absolute lifesaver. This ultimate cool-down system instantly drops the temperature, stops tissue damage in its tracks, and protects the horse's most valuable asset! Only those who understood should click "like."

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lakshmiatlas43
lakshmiatlas43 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bro the hourse is more Musciler than me😭😭

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andrea_hodges 2 weeks, 3 days ago

And also they CANT live without just a leg being broken because they can’t hold it up! It’s a really dangerous situation for the horse and the person.

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robert_richardson 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Now that you mention it. It is a bit of a weird design, isn't it.😢

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cynthia.costa 2 weeks, 3 days ago

9/10🩵🩵🩵🩵💎💿📀

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grégoire_louis 2 weeks, 3 days ago

That's why you should not abuse animals for races and bets

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cheyenne_brown 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Fire horse

anel.valdez
anel.valdez 2 weeks, 3 days ago

i love how they said over heat but showed a video of a horse in the winter just breathing lol🤣

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ianvoid39 2 weeks, 3 days ago

My cousin said "de horse not horsing"

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justin_brown 2 weeks, 3 days ago

That horse blowing smoke made me think of a car

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carol_atkinson 2 weeks, 3 days ago

that's not the only reason people do that those things are basically just a horse ice pack

olivierdrift98
olivierdrift98 2 weeks, 3 days ago

There’s one cure for it that does not include ice. You owners should stop stressing the tendons by racing them. Stop your cruelty, and you don’t have to find a cure to correct the damage you do.

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lauragallegos937 2 weeks, 3 days ago

One time I went to the circus they had a horse they trained to dance with a rider on their back. They let you feed the horse after the show and petting them felt like touching a stove. That how hot they get. Their heart is 10 times bigger think of the blood flow.

taylorsmith924
taylorsmith924 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Horses are cute :)

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garry.hayes 2 weeks, 3 days ago

That didn’t happen to my horse he died

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robert.maldonado 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Horse don't get cramps? I slept in ac at hotel for 2 hrs I couldn't sleep for next 3 because of cramps .

francisca_gonzález
francisca_gonzález 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Never do that without either a barrier between ice & leg or a talk with ur vet. Otherwise the horse can suffer from ice-burns

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tristan.miller 2 weeks, 3 days ago

The horse Has a gear 2

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vanessa_carlson 2 weeks, 3 days ago

It’s similar to giving an ice bath to someone

abigailbrown482
abigailbrown482 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Solid ice 😂

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carol_atkinson 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tldr: it's to cool off the legs so the tendons don't snap