Md. lawmakers aim to save Pimlico while Pa. Gov proposes $200M cut

Old Grandstand seats at Pimlico racecourse, Baltimore, Maryland. Photo: Baltimore Sun.

Luke Broadwater, reporting for the The Baltimore Sun on Feb. 3rd writes: Maryland lawmakers introduced legislation Monday that would authorize up to $375 million in debt to rebuild the state’s two largest racetracks and keep the storied Preakness Stakes horse race in Baltimore. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Guy Guzzone, chairman of the Senate’s Budget… Continue reading Md. lawmakers aim to save Pimlico while Pa. Gov proposes $200M cut

Arabian Horse Association board backs US slaughter plants

Cross-posted from Horse Talk New Zealand The board of directors of the United States Arabian Horse Association has passed a motion in support of re-establishing horse slaughter plants in the US. It also voiced its support for equine rescue and responsible horse ownership. The resolution passed read: "Whereas, there is great concern regarding the humane… Continue reading Arabian Horse Association board backs US slaughter plants