Oklahoma Racetrack Adopts New Policy Denying Stall Space to Those Who Sell Retired Rachorses For Slaughter
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Excerpt courtesy of theHorse.com
Remington Park, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has adopted a policy that denies stall space to anyone who sells retired racehorses for slaughter.
Vice-President of Operations Matt Vance said that Remington Park policy permanently revokes the stalls of trainers or owners found to have sold a horse for slaughter or to known kill-buyers. The policy also requires owners to carry out due diligence when purchasing horses and urges owners and trainers to support off-the-track Thoroughbred rescue and adoption, Vance said.
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