Dear Ruffian, you shouldn't have gone so young, but you were a champion and it seems they often die to young to the worst of deaths. but it was your time, and god let you through the pearly gates of heaven where you run your heart out and you cannot die forever running with the other lost champions, lost but not forgotten Ruffian
She can’t meet champions because SHE IS THE CHAMPION. She only can meet racehorses that died but they are not better SHE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE CHAMPION ♥️
According to the write up on Ruffian's death and the interview with Bill Nack, the first reporter on the scene, the mare continued to try and race even with the damaged leg flopping around. He could see Ruffian's leg was badly broken and the outcome was unlikely to be happy. He asked a vet as they put an inflatable splint on her leg what the prognosis was, which the answer was "Not good". Bill Nack said he thought " Oh jesus, we going to lose her". Initially, she survived the surgery, but post surgery is when things went wrong. On waking up, Ruffian started screaming and thrashing her legs causing the cast to slip and damaging her left elbow. She was euthanized to stop her suffering any more. Her reactions were similar to that of a child coming round after surgery, except that the patient weighed 1 500lbs.
Frances Sweeney The problem when she woke up was she thought that she was still racing. If you watch closely, you'll see that when she wakes up, she starts moving her front legs like she's running. If they had put her in a sling rather than laying her down on the floor, Ruffian may not have ended up injuring herself further. You also have to take into account the fact that horses are prey animals. In the wild, if a horse is laying on its side, it will be vulnerable to attack. If a horse is put under general anesthesia because they are hurt, then wake up to find themselves on the ground in a vulnerable position, the animal's first instinct is to get up so it can stay with the herd. When you add in the way Thoroughbreds are raised and trained to race, and how they love to run more than any other breed of horse, you get an animal that is most likely going to be scared and confused, a dangerous combination in any situation.
@@shelliewalker9704 and to follow up on your comments which are correct, if my memory serves it was Dr. William Reed from Elmont, NY and Dr. Jenny from New Bolton who designed the recovery pool and were funded by Alexander Mackay-Smith. Many horses have survived orthopedic surgery because of the development of the Recovery Pool.
I have heard people say she shouldn't have raced because she wouldn't have died. But it is part of Ruffian if she never ran she wouldn't be so special. Plus i truly believe that most racehorses including Ruffian enjoy their job!
so the horse.. who play her. actually snapped his...? or they just "fake" it to where they made it look real. i wanted to see the behind scenes but couldnt find it. i havent since the move in a long time.
Ruffian is a real race horse. The movie was a documentary about her racing life. So the injury she got was real. Also the RUclipsr made an error in saying his which was supposed to be she.
@rideshorse05 Awesome me too, I'm hoping to get Ruffian and Seabiscuit and some other racehorses for Christmas, those race horses inspired me to become a jockey, even though I'll probably end up being to tall
A little inaccuracy in the film, horses weren't put down with an injection in the 1970s. They were sedated and then shot with a bullet to the temple then 1 in the heart as a coup de Grace. Both shots coming from a high powered pistol. If performed correctly, then the RCVS approves of this as a humane method of euthanasia.
Dear Ruffian,
you shouldn't have gone so young,
but you were a champion
and it seems they often die to young
to the worst of deaths.
but it was your time,
and god let you through the pearly gates of heaven
where you run your heart out
and you cannot die
forever running with the other lost champions,
lost but not forgotten
Ruffian
We will see you one day again Ruffian❤
@@arlettisatorres1827 true🥺♥️
@@arlettisatorres1827 true
I think this video really encapsulates Ruffian’s tenancy and fighting spirit. She was a feisty little girl!
Ruffian could kick major ass, and take names. ..rip beautiful girl
THE GREATEST
Thanks to you I fell in love with this song. For me it's about Ruffian now :D
Great tribute to this wonderful horse. I really. really like it.
One of the best movies. But very sad😢
That poor beautiful filly , I was a kid and saw her go down on tv😮
Life was run away from her eyes
Ruffian now you are in heaven and you can meet other great champions like Secretariat :) Rest In Peace
BETTER
She can’t meet champions because SHE IS THE CHAMPION. She only can meet racehorses that died but they are not better SHE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE CHAMPION ♥️
According to the write up on Ruffian's death and the interview with Bill Nack, the first reporter on the scene, the mare continued to try and race even with the damaged leg flopping around. He could see Ruffian's leg was badly broken and the outcome was unlikely to be happy.
He asked a vet as they put an inflatable splint on her leg what the prognosis was, which the answer was "Not good". Bill Nack said he thought " Oh jesus, we going to lose her". Initially, she survived the surgery, but post surgery is when things went wrong. On waking up, Ruffian started screaming and thrashing her legs causing the cast to slip and damaging her left elbow. She was euthanized to stop her suffering any more. Her reactions were similar to that of a child coming round after surgery, except that the patient weighed 1 500lbs.
Frances Sweeney The problem when she woke up was she thought that she was still racing. If you watch closely, you'll see that when she wakes up, she starts moving her front legs like she's running. If they had put her in a sling rather than laying her down on the floor, Ruffian may not have ended up injuring herself further. You also have to take into account the fact that horses are prey animals. In the wild, if a horse is laying on its side, it will be vulnerable to attack. If a horse is put under general anesthesia because they are hurt, then wake up to find themselves on the ground in a vulnerable position, the animal's first instinct is to get up so it can stay with the herd. When you add in the way Thoroughbreds are raised and trained to race, and how they love to run more than any other breed of horse, you get an animal that is most likely going to be scared and confused, a dangerous combination in any situation.
@@shelliewalker9704 and to follow up on your comments which are correct, if my memory serves it was Dr. William Reed from Elmont, NY and Dr. Jenny from New Bolton who designed the recovery pool and were funded by Alexander Mackay-Smith. Many horses have survived orthopedic surgery because of the development of the Recovery Pool.
Thanks for keeping it up so we can still watch it! x
Thats a good way to look at it :) Rest in Peace Ruffian
I like it! Ruffian and Seabiscuit are my favorite racehorses of all time!
I have heard people say she shouldn't have raced because she wouldn't have died. But it is part of Ruffian if she never ran she wouldn't be so special. Plus i truly believe that most racehorses including Ruffian enjoy their job!
Cam true if they didn’t race her she would not have died but I agree with you these horses have a job to do and she really did love ❤️ hers well said
Great job, I'm old enough to remember watching that race on TV. It was like watching it all over again a few years ago when Eight Belles got injured.
I CRYED
We will never met a horse like you Ruffian🎀❤️ so we will never forget you ☹️😚❤️❤️
❤❤LEGENDS NEVER DIE!!❤❤
ruffian was a briliant horse whats never ever hang in🐎✌❤😢😔
Ruffian
Your now in heaven
U can meet other legends like Secretariat and u can now kick Foolish Pleasure's ass in heaven
Best racehorse we had in this world ♥️you will always be the champion♥️you will always run in our hearts🥺🥺♥️we love you
@HMJ0997 Thank you!!! and yeah I LOOOOVE them. Especially Ruffian. She was gorgeous.
Ruffian I know is sad but you the best horse ever rest Ruffian rest.
R. I. P. RUFFIAN
Beautiful video.
so the horse.. who play her. actually snapped his...? or they just "fake" it to where they made it look real. i wanted to see the behind scenes but couldnt find it. i havent since the move in a long time.
Ruffian is a real race horse. The movie was a documentary about her racing life. So the injury she got was real. Also the RUclipsr made an error in saying his which was supposed to be she.
The horse who played her in the movie didn't acutally break there leg for the movie, it was just editing
@@silverstreakd5134 yeah tbere is no way a horse can break its leg on command
@rideshorse05
where did you get the footage??
Well said.
what the movie called ? and how did she die ?
@rideshorse05 Awesome me too, I'm hoping to get Ruffian and Seabiscuit and some other racehorses for Christmas, those race horses inspired me to become a jockey, even though I'll probably end up being to tall
Ruffian queen of horse racing 🐎
@rideshorse05 Yeah she was really pretty. Do you collect breyers?
where did you get this footage??? Also this made me sad :'(
Obviously from The movie Ruffian
Such a tragedy
@SeaHorseStables2010 Aw I'm sorry D:
The footage is from the movie Ruffian.
@SeaHorseStables2010 The movie "Ruffian"
@HMJ0997 Aw. Always follow your dreams. :) And yeah I used to collect racehorse breyers!! :D
Nice
Ruffian had a bad Pedigree but if it wasnt for that she would of been a triple crown i know she would of been.
😢
@breyerhorserock Lovely. She is missed.
😥😥
@HMJ0997 I have one like that too. It drives me nuts!!
I fell bad for that horse
@HMJ0997 Whoa i don't get why my comment didn't post.. but yeah I do collect breyers :)
Pore ruffian
A little inaccuracy in the film, horses weren't put down with an injection in the 1970s. They were sedated and then shot with a bullet to the temple then 1 in the heart as a coup de Grace. Both shots coming from a high powered pistol. If performed correctly, then the RCVS approves of this as a humane method of euthanasia.
Very bad accident
@rideshorse05 lol i'm suprised it hasn't killed all my other breyers yet
@rideshorse05 yeah lol. I don't really have any racehorse breyers except Smary Jones
@HMJ0997 He's a nice breyer, though I hate stands. Haha.
10,AND 0
@rideshorse05 I don't mind stands so much I hate the breyers that always tip over I have atleast three that do that