People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Archives • The Racing Biz

18
Dec

PETA, more: The week in social media

Chelsea Lowman / 5 years
2
6 min read

PETA and the Stronach Group team up, a stallion retires, and more, in the week in social media.

16
Dec

Stronach Group, PETA call for ban on horse sales to S. Korea

Press Release / 5 years
4
2 min read

The Stronach Group has joined the animal rights group PETA in calling for a ban on Thoroughbred sales to South Korea until the country ends horse slaughter.

10
Dec

Horsemen: Racing protesters lack knowledge, common sense

Frank Vespe / 6 years
0
6 min read

While a small group of protesters gathered outside Laurel Park Saturday to condemn racing, horsemen had a message of their own.

25
Nov

Piassek: Criticizing PETA won’t save horses, or racing

John Piassek / 6 years
1
7 min read

The racing industry’s criticism of PETA and other antagonists has been swift, harsh — and a distraction from the issues that really matter.

31
Oct

Genaro: Mountaineer questions need answers

Teresa Genaro / 6 years
2
8 min read

The euthanized Mountaineer Park horse dumped in a landfill raises troubling questions, opines Teresa Genaro. Why won’t anyone in the industry answer them?

09
Apr

PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern

Teresa Genaro / 6 years
3
9 min read

The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.

26
Jun

Delaware: Controversy brews in wake of decision on assistant starter

Frank Vespe / 7 years
0
7 min read

The Delaware Racing Commission decision not to impose further penalties on an assistant starter has angered some, including PETA — but cheered others, including some riders.

02
Oct

Is horse racing going to the dogs?

Richard Hackerman / 11 years
0
5 min read

An alliance between racino operators and dog racing opponents threatens the existence of that sport. Richard Hackerman wonders if horse racing will be next.

30
Apr

Uniform medication program seeks to draw right lines

Teresa Genaro / 11 years
0
12 min read

The line between therapy and abuse for horses isn’t always bright, but experts say the National Uniform Medication Program, and proper diagnosis, will help.

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