Where’s the Humanity?
Not that anyone reading should need it, but here is further motivation to sign and share this petition to shutter Camarero in Puerto Rico. Yes, it is graphic – practically unwatchable. If you do, however, get to the end, I’d…
The Exploiters
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Trainer of Horse Who Broke Neck at Belmont: “It was tough, but he did go out doing what he loved to do.”
Two weeks ago today, Baltimore Bucko was killed at Belmont. It was, I’m sure you remember, a particularly gruesome kill: In the wake of that, BB’s trainer, Keri Brion, gave an interview to apologist (and, hence, cruelty abettor) Steve Byk.…
James Jungquist, Animal Abuser, Should Be in Jail; Instead, He Will Be Back Whipping Horses in Minnesota
In August, I chronicled James Jungquist’s leaving-welts-on-the-horse “whip violation” at Running Aces Racetrack. Later that month, Jungquist again left welts. And now, like animal hoarders who, try as they might, cannot quite shake the urge (studies indicate a near-100% recidivism…
The Video Doesn’t Lie: Amber Cobb Is a Vile Human Being; The Delaware Racing Commission Is a Travesty
Last month, I posted about the animal-abusing trainer Amber Cobb. Yesterday, the Paulick Report filed a lengthy piece detailing Cobb’s cruelty. With it, came a video (below) obtained through a FOIA request. That video, shot in February, and testimony (to…
Filly Ends Up on a Kentucky Highway; Owner Thinks It’s Funny
Yesterday, as many of you have probably heard, Bold and Bossy “escaped” Ellis Park before the first – and her first – race and ended up on a Kentucky highway: Apparently, the filly is all right – for now. But…
Oregon Politicians Say, You Can’t Ban Racing; “Horses Obviously Love the Sport”
Back in June, Oregon State Senator Peter Courtney introduced a bill to ban horseracing in that state. While it has yet to gain traction, we certainly applaud the senator’s bold, courageous action – to my knowledge, the first of its…
Delaware to Welcome Back Animal Abuser Amber Cobb With Open Arms
In Delaware, an animal-cruelty suspension for trainer Amber Cobb has been reduced by the Racing Commission from two years to two months (she still has to complete “anger management” though). While I do not know the specific abuse(s) – the…
A Mint, Then Death
The following picture was posted by “Eddie C,” horseracing guy: Two days after this picture was snapped, Pleasure Luck was mortally injured in a race at Saratoga; she was euthanized a day later. So I wonder, Eddie, did you arrange…
Good Riddance to John Cherwa’s “Racing!”
John Cherwa’s “Racing!” newsletter in the LA Times has come to an end (“business decision,” he’s calling it). In the penultimate edition, he offered his opinion on what needs fixing in racing. Included among things like “get rid of the Rainbow Six,”…
Answering Their Propaganda
Horseracing, if not with its back against the wall, is certainly in retreat, and has been for some time now. (The reason for this is twofold: exposure and public engagement, both of which, I write proudly, HW has been a…
The Baffert Suspension’s a Sham. How About Punishing All the Killing, Churchill?
“Reckless practices…that jeopardize the safety of our equine and human athletes or compromise the integrity of our sport are not acceptable and as a company we must take measures to demonstrate that they will not be tolerated. Mr. Baffert’s record…
Burton Sipp’s Trail of Abuse
In the 8th race at Thistledown yesterday, Equibase reports that 4-year-old Coosa River “pulled up bleeding from the nostrils and was vanned off.” Enough said. Noteworthy too, though, is Coosa’s human in charge: owner/trainer Burton Sipp. Mr. Sipp is about…