I have bene involved with this extraordinary organization for over a year now, when I heard the comment: 'You can love horses, you can love horseracing, but you can't love both.' I do love horses and had been to a few horseraces, years ago, in the midwest; placing a bet here and there but I never knew the abuse, the broken bones 2 year olds suffered and had to be destroyed because their bones were not fully developed, when they were froced to run and how many horses died from doping--racing with injuries. Seven horses died at last years' Kentucky Derby at Chirchill Downs; 12 horses died all together in the Triple Crown. Deadly Triple Crown season ends with 2 more horse deaths at Belmont Park. Source : Global News. June 2023. Do not have 2024 count at this moment.
Killing horses for entertainment: At least 100 horses died in the Chariot race in the classic movie Ben-Hur.
Golden Gate Fields, after 83 years of abusing horses, ran its final race Sunday. This closure is a major victory for us activists, particularly as it occurs in California, a state often seen as a bellwether for progress in America. Golden Gate will become the third major track casualty in California since 2008, following Bay Meadows and Hollywood Park.
While we celebrate this momentous occasion, we also recognize the immense challenges ahead. The trend, not just in California but across the nation, is consolidation, with the (few) stronger tracks becoming stronger. Our work now requires even more passion, focus, and intensity to meet this challenge head-on.
More good news and a call to action!
Over 50 activists joined us along with two mobile billboards circling Saratoga Race Course for the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The protest drew both print and television media. Thousands of people educated!
'Fight until all horses are liberated from horseracing'
Please consider making a donation to support our crucial work in ending horseracing cruelty and advocating for the protection of these magnificent animals. Thank you for your unwavering support for the horses. Together, we can make a difference.
For the horses,
Nicole Arciello 💕🐴
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