New York lawmakers move bills forward to protect off the track Thoroughbreds

Closeup of Thoroughbred racehorse's hooves galloping on a direct track. Photographer unknown.

THE BLOODHORSE reports: State lawmakers in the two legislative houses in New York State have passed dueling bills pertaining to how retired racehorses are treated when they are done racing. In the Democratic-controlled state Senate, a bill was approved July 21 banning the slaughter of retired racehorses. In the Democratic-controlled Assembly a day earlier, lawmakers OK'd a… Continue reading New York lawmakers move bills forward to protect off the track Thoroughbreds