Susan Kayne NYHR & AIA Press Conference 16 Oct 2012 скачать в хорошем качестве

Susan Kayne NYHR & AIA Press Conference 16 Oct 2012

NYHR & AIA is concerned about Gov. Cuomo rerouting VLT revenue two entities other than horse racing. So the group put together a comprehensive report to share the economic importance of horses to the state of New York. Currently, NYS is home to 157,500 equine, 23,100 of which are racehorses. New York State is incentivizing the breeding and racing of thoroughbreds. Yet the state does not have in place real and effective measures to ensure the safety and well-being of thoroughbreds for the 25 years after their racing career is finished. With regard to the aftercare programs that are mentioned... they are not mandatory, and moreover offer thoroughbred only competitions at horse shows with added prize money. This helps some horses, which is wonderful and fantastic and much-needed, however it leaves many falling through the cracks and often shipped off to slaughter. The issue I have with this is... once again the racing industry is seeking to "care" for its ex-racehorses by offering prize money. Though well meaning, prize money does not equate to care as evidenced by the number of breakdowns and Aqueduct Racetrack in the winter of 2011/2012. The powers that be referred to the horse as the "job creator" -- -- yet what reward does the horse itself get for this? What checks and balances are in place that horses are not sent to slaughter when their racing and reproductive days are done? The reality is there are none. I am interested to hear comments, suggestions, and solutions from people truly interested in the welfare of horses.