Category: Horse Racing

This legislative victory comes after hard work by the New York State Humane Association and PETA supporters in New York who contacted their legislators.

PETA calls on the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to address potential conflicts of interest related to Medina Spirit’s trainer, Bob Baffert.

Social distancing? How about moral distancing from the Kentucky Derby? PETA’s new billboard speaks up for horses whose lives are in danger.

Zenden spent the last moments of his life being whipped and run to his death. He died during the Dubai Golden Shaheen while bettors, trainers, and owners cashed in on his “win.”

In an offensive interview, jockey Robby Albarado made light of whipping horses.

Kevin Lemke used excessive force to whip Good Luck during a competition. Now, he faces his own punishment.

After hearing from PETA, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) confirmed that it is investigating the breakdown of Miss Eau de Vie at Turfway Park.

As a shareholder, PETA is calling on Churchill Downs racetrack to do more to help horses. Find out what you can do to help change the deadly racing industry.

Since research proves that horses are much more sensitive to whips than people may realize, passing rules prohibiting whips in races remains a top priority.

For four racetrack-owning companies, there’s a new shareholder in town: PETA. See how we’re going to help horses at racetracks across the U.S.!

If local activists hadn’t alerted PETA that Pastel was at an auction, the 18-year-old Thoroughbred wouldn’t be enjoying new pastures and friends at her sanctuary home.

It’s sickening to consider the pain and fear of these horses’ final moments, and PETA is calling on officials to be transparent and to throw the book at their killers.