The country that brought you K-pop and K-Beauty has a dirty secret: Thousands of imported American racehorses and their offspring end up on South Korean dinner plates.
The industry is now dealing with public outrage over broken bones, whipping, drugging, and deaths on racetracks. PETA is calling for more changes.
Kyle Husted—a driver with a history of abusive behavior—can be seen violently whipping a horse after finishing in second place.
Over the past three decades, PETA has saved countless animals from abusive situations.
As a result of PETA’s investigation of trainer Steve Asmussen, New York State has adopted rules that crack down on rampant drug use and abuse in horse racing.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. PETA is working hard to help Thoroughbreds and other horses beyond their racing careers. You can, too.
The exam’s finding contradicts his trainer’s statement.
More than 1,000 horses used for racing are injured and die every single year in North America.
The audiobooks company has donated a 2nd time to save Thoroughbreds from slaughter. PETA is asking all owners of the horses running in the Kentucky Derby to pony up.
The agency claims to support animal safety but is protecting animal abusers and hiding its actions instead. PETA is demanding transparency.
Pop-up donation screen will enable bettors to contribute to retirement for racing thoroughbreds.
It can’t end here. Justify tested positive for a banned substance and must be stripped of his Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown titles.
Jockey Roman Chapa admits that he lied to an investigator about a photo allegedly showing his use of an electric-shock device.
Only select industry insiders know the real physical problems with the horses, while the betting public is kept in the dark.
Doctor Titilo’s owner didn’t care about the horse’s age. He just wanted the bragging rights for getting him to run in 200 races.
