What Does It Mean When A Horse Is A Bleeder?
A bleeder is a horse that has a disorder called Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH). EIPH is often referred to as “bleeding” because horses with the condition may have blood in their airways after strenuous exercise. It is estimated that up to 90% of racehorses have EIPH, but it can occur in any horse that …
