Bewildered by Del Mar Deaths?

As is true in the case of SeaWorld, a slow but steady drumbeat of
protest over the exploitation of animals for entertainment purposes
is perculating its way through the American consciousness.~Doug Porter, San Diego Free Press
8/23/2016 — Currently, the mysterious trend in on-track deaths at Del Mar continues. Reported deaths range from 14 to 19 (over the 39-day meet so far) in training and racing, depending upon which story you read. More>>

Gratitude for the Racehorses

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Photo: CTBA

7/26/2016 — In all these years of documenting fatalities, I never really publicly expressed my gratitude for the gift of horses in this world. And so I say thank you to them for their service, not just for their “utility” but for who they are and what they mean to this life. Join me in thanking the horses... ~Editor

Racehorse Fatalities Omitted from Official Reports

7/22/2016 — Official race reports are inconsistent in how they disclose racehorse injuries and fatalities. For example, California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) stewards’ minutes may or may not report certain on-track incidents publicly. More>>

Racehorse Trainer Takes Her Life

7/21/2016 — We are sorry to hear that Monique Snowden, trainer of fallen racehorse The Chilli Man, committed suicide on Sunday evening, July 17, 2016, reportedly distraught over the 2-year-old gelding’s death. More>>