PETA, more: The week in social media
PETA and the Stronach Group team up, a stallion retires, and more, in the week in social media.
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Tag: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Stronach Group, PETA call for ban on horse sales to S. Korea
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.
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Horsemen: Racing protesters lack knowledge, common sense
While a small group of protesters gathered outside Laurel Park Saturday to condemn racing, horsemen had a message of their own.
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Piassek: Criticizing PETA won’t save horses, or racing
The racing industry’s criticism of PETA and other antagonists has been swift, harsh — and a distraction from the issues that really matter.
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Genaro: Mountaineer questions need answers
The euthanized Mountaineer Park horse dumped in a landfill raises troubling questions, opines Teresa Genaro. Why won’t anyone in the industry answer them?
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PETA-Stronach alliance spurs questions, concern
The alliance between PETA and The Stronach Group, building for five years, has some in the industry worrying about what happens after Santa Anita.
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Delaware: Controversy brews in wake of decision on assistant starter
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.
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Is horse racing going to the dogs?
An alliance between racino operators and dog racing opponents threatens the existence of that sport. Richard Hackerman wonders if horse racing will be next.
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Uniform medication program seeks to draw right lines
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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