By Sean Beckwith as published in DEADSPIN Kentucky Derby shockingly overshadowed by something other than the winning horse Here at Deadspin, we take a wait-and-see approach to covering horse racing. Every year, someone will pitch a Kentucky Derby preview and either get laughed out of the writer’s room […]
By Steve Almasy, CNN “A total of 4,649 thoroughbreds…died in racetrack-related incidents from 2009 to 2015…” Two racehorses died Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, site of the Preakness Stakes to be held later in the day. Homeboykris collapsed after the first race of the day while walking back […]
“Last week’s win of the Belmont Stakes (Steaks) by American Pharoah left me with a felling of emptiness and and a sour taste in my mouth that I simply could not shake. The massive amount of press about the “World’s Greatest Athlete” winning the Triple Crown was both stunning and disappointing. Horse racing and those who make money whipping young horses down a dirt track was portrayed as the “Sport of Kings” while not one word was whispered about the horrific fate that befalls the bulk of the horses that are unfortunate enough to be involved in this cruel and abusive “industry”. And then out of the darkness arose a beam of light bringing with it clarity and sanity via the well chosen words of Kavitha A. Davidson. Her article on the subject, below, clears away the media hype and centers the spotlight back on the dying and smelly practice of horse racing. I formally tip my hat to Ms. Davidson for the breath of fresh air she brings back into the world of American Equine Welfare Awareness and highly recommend the reading of her thoughtful writing. With two rescued off the track TBs in the backyard, we want to thank her for her compassion and concern.” ~ R.T.
by Jonathan Miller as published at The Courier Journal “the worst case of animal cruelty I’ve seen,” As memories from American Pharoah’s thrilling ride still resonate, it’s instructive to remember an earlier Run for the Roses nearly three decades ago. The 1986 Kentucky Derby was a sentimental, even […]
written by Ginger Kathrens of The Cloud Foundation “With most eyes turned upon the Kentucky Derby, this day, what better way to wash your mind and soul out than to receive an eloquent update on the current condition of America’s true face and voice for our beloved Wild […]
Article by By Anna Schecter of NBC Dateline Forward by R.T. Fitch ~ president/co-founder of Wild Horse Freedom Federation “People don’t know what they’re watching when they’re watching a horse race” “It’s ‘Feel Good Sunday’ and also the day after the Kentucky Derby and with two thrown away OTT […]
Source: By BRUCE SCHREINER as published in the Westport News “Slaughtered Horses worth only pennies on the dollar while live equines bring in Billions!” LOUISVILLE, KY — Turns out the world’s self-proclaimed horse capital can put its money where its mouth is. The horse industry pumped almost $3 […]
Source: By David Lombardo as published in the Daily Gazette Horseman Jack Knowlton and Assemblyman James Tedisco, R-Glennville, will be the guests of honor at the 12th annual Equine Advocates Awards Dinner & Charity Auction at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Aug. 1. “It has been ten […]
Source: MailOnline ‘Unfortunately the mare was already in a “kill pen”…’ He may never run for the Kentucky Derby roses, but Illinois race horse Magna Fortuna and his owners are celebrating a victory none-the-less — his survival. The three-year-old gelding’s name means ‘great luck’, and he was a […]
Source: YNN.com by Matt Hunter “This should be a national legislation but what we should do as the Empire State is set the standard…” GREENFIELD, N.Y. – For past racing stars like Travers winners Thunder Rumble and Will’s Way, Old Friends at Cabin Creek just might offer the […]
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