Archive · 27 May 2025
HRC Disputes Blame for Horse Deaths After Summer Transportation
A race club in Hyderabad warned against moving horses during the summer because it can be dangerous.
Sadly, eight horses died after being moved to another city by a company called HithaNet.
The race club said the horses likely died from lack of care and conditions.
The company said they only followed doctors' orders.
The local government investigated and found that the company lost 16 horses in two years.
Hyderabad Race Club (HRC) advised against transporting horses in summer, following the deaths of eight horses.
The deaths occurred after horses were transported to Jabalpur by HithaNet India Pvt Ltd.
HRC officials said the deaths may be due to the poor condition of the horses during and after transportation, including lack of food and water, along with potential lack of post-travel treatment.
HithaNet representatives, while admitting to the deaths, said they followed the doctors' directions.
Local civic officials confirmed that 16 horses, owned by the company, died within two years.
- Who
- Hyderabad Race Club (HRC) and HithaNet India Pvt Ltd.
- What
- Eight horses died after being transported to Jabalpur, with the HRC stating they advised against the move.
- When
- The deaths occurred after horses were transported last month, along with deaths between January and November 2024.
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and Hyderabad.
- Why
- HRC says the deaths may be due to poor care and conditions during and after transportation. HithaNet stated they followed doctor's orders.
HithaNet India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad Race Club (HRC)
Summer Transportation Advisory
HithaNet India Pvt Ltd
HRC advised against transporting horses in summer due to health risks.
Hyderabad Race Club (HRC)
HithaNet officials refrained from commenting on the advisory and claimed they exercised due diligence.
Cause of Death
HithaNet India Pvt Ltd
HRC stated that the deaths were caused by malnutrition and the lack of care.
Hyderabad Race Club (HRC)
HithaNet representatives said they only followed the doctors' directions.
- Event
- Horse deaths after transportation
- Location of Incident
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Entities Involved
- Hyderabad Race Club, HithaNet India Pvt Ltd
- Number of Horses that Died
- 8 in Jabalpur, 16 in two years
- HRC's Advisory
- Against summer transportation
- Cause of Death (Reported)
- Malnutrition, poor conditions