Owing to the hard work of our executive director, Nicole, and our Indiana Coordinator, Sandy Jey, the criminal case against Dale Hiteman is being extensively covered: Fox Indianapolis NBC Indianapolis NBC Indianapolis (TV broadcast) WIBC Indianapolis The News and Tribune
I’ve heard from many of you that the Madison County Prosecutor’s office has responded to your entreaties regarding Dale Hiteman. Thought I’d share my own interaction. First, my email to them: Dear Deputy Prosecutor Hanna: I am sure by now…
Today, I present “Requiem for the Racehorses” – a beautiful, haunting song written and performed by the very talented Nicolette Aubourg. (You can show your support for Nicolette here.) Thank you, Nicolette, from the depths of my heart. Full Lyrics…
From our executive director, Nicole Arciello… I invite you to join a powerful event on September 9, 2023. As part of our mission to end horseracing, #Vigil4Horses raises awareness, honors lost lives, and advocates for a compassionate future. Everyone is…
I recently received an email tipping me off to two kills at Prairie Meadows in August. With permission, I am sharing the writer’s correspondence. “I believe it was August 12 and August 19, Saturdays for sure, because that is the…
Sunday, I promised a post on NYRA’s desperate attempts to marginalize us on Travers Day. Well, this week, the Capital Region’s foremost columnist, Chris Churchill, has taken the story on. Chris is a terrific journalist, so I’ll yield to him:…
HW Board Member and East Coast Coordinator Jen Sully…
At one of our recent protests at Saratoga, a young man came out of the track, telling Nicole and I that after seeing the horses in the post parade, he simply had to leave. He was very emotional. It so…
Last week, in response to the kill cluster at Saratoga (five in five days), I was interviewed by WAMC, Albany’s NPR affiliate. Of course, the New York Racing Association was afforded more space (than I) to spew their excrement, and…
Another poem submitted by an HW activist. This one comes from Ronda Cooperstein in Maryland. Thank you, Ronda. I heard you cried When the yearling died All that money lost And precious time. The deal you made With the industry…
A poem submitted by one of our readers, Vivian Chinelli. For more on Vivian and her work, please visit her website. “I’m drugged by my master to make me go faster, to win the race and save face. “I get…
I received the following after Zelenskyy Strong was injured and vanned off at Monmouth Sunday. (I have a FOIA request on Zelenskyy pending.) “Hi Patrick. I’m not a horse racing fan; I’m not knowledgeable about it at all. But I…
