by Patrick Battuello | May 28, 2016 | Advocacy, Horseracing As Sport, Recommended
Wayne Pacelle, president/CEO of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), has penned a blog post that should shock and enrage every (true) animal advocate on the planet, as he betrays, once more, the very creatures he purports to defend. Calling for tighter...
by Patrick Battuello | Jul 23, 2015 | Advocacy, Horseracing As Sport
I recently upbraided the HSUS for their position on horseracing (it’s a sport; it’s worth saving) and took some criticism for doing so. But, fortunately, I am not alone. The following comes from renowned advocate (and author of “Saving Baby –...
by Patrick Battuello | Jun 17, 2015 | Advocacy
Recently, I received an email from an eyewitness to Mariano Intheninth’s breakdown at Churchill Downs. The words are so poignant that I asked permission to publish them as a post. On a personal note, and to which so many of you can relate, advocating for animals...
by Patrick Battuello | May 31, 2015 | Advocacy, Shedrow Secrets
Last October, I posted this story about 11-year-old Fighting City Hall and his 97 “career” races. Although he would go under the whip six more times – yes, that makes 103, dating all the way back to the Bush administration – I do have some good...
by Patrick Battuello | Aug 28, 2014 | Advocacy, Ongoing Abuse
After six years – 64 races – of gross exploitation and abuse, 9-year-old Coaltown Legend (original post here) has finally been retired, owing in large part to exposure from advocate Deborah Jones. On July 28th, Susan Salk, she with the permanently affixed...
by Patrick Battuello | Aug 1, 2014 | Advocacy, Ongoing Abuse, Recommended
After six years – 64 races – of gross exploitation and abuse, 9-year-old Coaltown Legend (original post here) has finally been retired, owing in large part to exposure from advocate Deborah Jones. On July 28th, Susan Salk, she with the permanently affixed...
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