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Originally published Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM

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Horse euthanized after pit bulls attack

A race horse attacked by two pit bull terriers was so badly injured it had to be euthanized, its owners said. The dogs were ordered destroyed...

Seattle Times staff

SPOKANE VALLEY — A race horse attacked by two pit bull terriers was so badly injured it had to be euthanized, its owners said. The dogs were ordered destroyed today after they were deemed to be dangerous.

The horse, named Drink the Wind, won 22 races during his career at Spokane's former Playfair Race Course. He was 33 years old and in failing health.

The dogs' owner was cited for allowing dangerous dogs to run at large.

Both dogs were impounded at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter, where they were to be euthanized.

The horse's owners, Bob and Leigh Ann Lightfoot, said laws regarding dangerous dogs are too lenient.

The pit bulls attacked the horse in its Spokane Valley pasture after breaking out of their fenced yard a block away on Sunday

The dogs' owner, Mike Schelin Jr., was apologetic.

"I'm really sorry it happened," Schelin said. "I feel bad about it, but dogs will be dogs, I guess."

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