Horse Trainer Thingie Looks Like It Could Induce Heart-Attacks

After the young filly Eight Belles died on the racetrack after running a sensational race during the Kentucky Derby, there’s been rampant speculation about training horses at a young age. We’re guessing opponents against the horse racing aren’t going to like the a new horse trainer that looks like it would cause any horse to go completely fucking mad. On the contrary says the engineering juggernaut that is trying to sell this puppy worldwide.

Known for its engineering on automobiles including the Ford Mustang, Roush developed the futuristic three-seater horse-training vehicle with a design similar to that of a motorized horse and carriage. As the horse gallops, the vehicle, which is mounted behind the horse, keeps pace, collecting data and analyzing the horse’s progress.
Weighing roughly 4 tons, the trainer features a computerized heart, blood, oxygen and fitness-monitoring system. To simulate the presence of a jockey, Roush also included a hydraulically controlled silicon saddle and electronically controlled reins.

Right. Well, we know absolutely shite about the prepping of a horse for competitive racing, but does equipment like this really sell? What happened to good ol’ fashioned “Seabiscuit-trainer” like horse-whisperers getting in touch with the inner caballo to mold them into greatness? Yeah, this will make it to elementary school fiestas in no time. “Mama, I want to ride the horse trainer ride!” “Sure.” “That’ll be 450 tickets, please.”

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