HORSE CLINIC

In the past, horses with broken legs were often euthanized. Today, horse clinics, like those in France, offer advanced treatments using steel pins and plates to mend broken limbs. These clinics are costly but more economical than losing a valuable racehorse. In Britain, similar ideas are applied differently.

What was the common fate of horses with broken legs a few years ago?

• They were given special diets.

• They were often destroyed.

• They were sent to rehabilitation centers.

• They were used for breeding.

What is one of the main purposes of horse clinics in France?

• To breed new horse species.

• To provide equestrian therapy.

• To sell horses to new owners.

• To train horses for racing.

What technological advancement has made mending horse limbs possible?

• Use of robotic limbs.

• Use of laser therapy.

• Use of herbal medicine.

• Use of steel pins and plates.

Why might horse clinics be considered cost-effective?

• They are funded by the government.

• They are cheaper than buying a new horse.

• They offer free services.

• They provide lifetime care for horses.

How does the application of horse clinics in Britain differ from France?

• They use different medical techniques.

• They focus on breeding horses.

• The application method is different.

• They only treat racehorses.