Equines Around The World

The equine community was shocked to learn that champion jockey Avery Whisman passed away on January 14 at the age of 23. Although the cause of death has not been determined, one story claims that the rider may have died as a result of a “prolonged fight with the unyielding physical and mental demands put on riders.” Whisman rode in 810 races during the course of his brief three-year career, winning 90 of them. His most recent competitive excursion took place at the Presque Isle Racetrack in Pennsylvania last August. The young jockey broke a track record when he rode “Simply Furious” to victory in the £80,000 Karl Boyes Stakes at the same track in July.

Randeep Hooda, a wellknown actor from B-town who has excelled in a number of films and web series, was involved in a tragic accident while engaging in his favourite pastime of horseback riding. He lost consciousness while riding his horse, seriously hurting himself. The artist was brought to a local hospital after the unexpected mishap, where the doctor admitted him and provided first aid. According to sources, the fall severely injured his knee and his leg because there was no muscle left to cushion the fall. While the actor’s physicians have prescribed complete bed rest, there are rumours that his left leg may need surgery.