We have special adoption groups for greyhound also but it doesnt adopt out every greyhound and most are not brought to them, they are distroyed. Same with the thoroughbreds. A small percentage are adopted out, some are used for breeding, but alot are taken to slaughter outside of the U.S., in Canada and Mexico. I dont believe the U.S. has horse slaughter houses anymore. Alot of the horse meat is sold to France.
Maybe if Kentucky is such a lawful state and are really concerned about the horses, they would pass a law to prohibit the racing of young colts and fillies until they are at least 5 years old. But this would cost the breeders $$$$$$$.
I think that Eight Belles was a horrible bad accident. There are alot of horrible accidents in horse racing and other equine events with the horses and the riders. This is nothing new. I just dont think its right to push a young horse so hard so fast in order to make a buck. |