johnhannibalsmith
03-29-2010, 07:01 PM
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/56162/pngi-tracks-adopt-anti-slaughter-policy
Excerpt:
Penn National Gaming Inc. has adopted a policy that punishes horsemen that sell horses for slaughter.
The company, which currently owns five horse racing tracks and has an agreement to purchase a sixth, released the company-wide policy March 29. It is similar to those in place at other racetracks.
The policy states: “Any horsemen stabled at a Penn National Gaming Inc.-owned or -operated horse racing facility who knowingly, or without conducting proper due diligence, sells a horse for slaughter, directly or indirectly, will have his or her stalls revoked and may, in addition, be barred from all of our racing properties.”
Kudos to Penn Gaming for taking a position on this matter rather than ignoring it and using their authority to put forth a policy. Whether or not the rule is ultimately effective, it is at least refreshing to see the sport take a step towards policing and preserving itself. :ThmbUp:
Excerpt:
Penn National Gaming Inc. has adopted a policy that punishes horsemen that sell horses for slaughter.
The company, which currently owns five horse racing tracks and has an agreement to purchase a sixth, released the company-wide policy March 29. It is similar to those in place at other racetracks.
The policy states: “Any horsemen stabled at a Penn National Gaming Inc.-owned or -operated horse racing facility who knowingly, or without conducting proper due diligence, sells a horse for slaughter, directly or indirectly, will have his or her stalls revoked and may, in addition, be barred from all of our racing properties.”
Kudos to Penn Gaming for taking a position on this matter rather than ignoring it and using their authority to put forth a policy. Whether or not the rule is ultimately effective, it is at least refreshing to see the sport take a step towards policing and preserving itself. :ThmbUp: