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UncategorizedInfluential New York Race Group Adopts Zero Tolerance Policy on Horse Slaughter Panimetro in a Race before he broke his fetlock in 4 places and was rescued by VICCTRE, then adopted by me CHICAGO, (EWA) December 6, 2009 – The Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA), an organization representing more than 70 member organizations, strongly applauds the recent announcement from the New York Racing Association (NYRA) establishing a zero tolerance policy toward horse slaughter at its race tracks. Chris Hayward, NYRA president and chief executive officer, stated, “We are fully committed to protecting our sport’s equine athletes.” Hayward continued, “This policy sends the message that horse slaughter will not be tolerated and that those participating in this practice, either knowingly, or for lack of due diligence, will not be welcome at Aqueduct, Belmont Park, or Saratoga.” The three tracks represent a triple crown of respected venues serving the sport of kings. The NYRA statement comes on the heels of the announcement from Old Friends Kentucky Thoroughbred Retirement Facility of the opening of their auxiliary farm, Old Friends at Cabin Creek: The Bobby Frankel Division, just outside Saratoga Race Course in Greenfield Center, NY. The 40 acre farm leased by Old Friends owner, Michael Blowen, has already retired three former racehorses, Moonshadow, Gigli and Thunder Rumble since its opening last month. “Blowen and Hayward both refer to American race horses as athletes – an appropriate term deserving of the horse’s contributions to the sport,” said EWA’s John Holland. “Racing enthusiasts come to see the horses and it is the horses that bring revenues. They deserve a dignified retirement, not ending up on an elite diner’s plate in Europe,” added EWA’s, Vicki Tobin. The NYRA zero tolerance policy states, “Any owner or trainer stabled at a New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) track found to have directly or indirectly sold a horse for slaughter will have his or her stalls permanently revoked from all NYRA tracks. NYRA requires its horsemen to conduct due diligence on those buying horses and encourages them to support rescue and adoption efforts and to find humane ways of dealing with horses unable to continue racing.” The horse slaughter industry contributes less than 3 cents of every $100 of revenue for the horse industry. EWA is encouraged by the NYRA announcement as an indication that the industry, like the overwhelming majority of horse owners, believes that the slaughter of American horses is neither necessary nor acceptable. Contacts: John Holland Related articles by Zemanta
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Adoption Update for Cloud’s Herd and Forest Service horsesLOVELL, WY –September 26, 2009 — All 57 either adopted or to sold to good homes. 4 bands of Forest Service horses, 15 total including Floyd and Conquistador and his mare will be kept together at ranch. Ember and Image get to stay together, have a great home, also adopted into great homes were Arrow, Rain, Helena Montana, Stiles, Cassidy, the lame foal with his mom, who is looking better, and Ginger got Sax. Conquistador had the record bid – $2500 Huge thanks to all the Freedom Fund donors and all the supporters who made this possible – this is a big win. Passing of Legendary State Forester AnnouncedBRONSON ANNOUNCES PASSING OF LEGENDARY STATE FORESTER JOHN BETHEA TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced the death of John M. Bethea, a dynamic leader in helping shape the current state of Florida’s 1 million-acre State Forest system. He was 89. “Our current state forests owe a great deal to John’s vision and leadership,” Bronson said. “He was a man of great talent and energy whose entire professional career was spent developing and creating the forest system that millions of residents and visitors alike enjoy today on a daily basis.” He rose from an extension agent in 1941 to Florida’s chief forester in 1969, where he served until his retirement in 1987. In addition to overseeing virtually every aspect of the land management and recreational opportunities in the forest system, Bethea was also instrumental in reorganizing what was then known as Florida’s Board of Forestry, culminating in its absorption into the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as the State Division of Forestry. He became its first director in 1970. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=8257 |
