Article in Wash Post about after horses are done racing

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Is there a solution?

I hate seeing horses neglected. But I hate seeing them sent to slaughter. The number of thoroughbreds foaled each year virtually guarantees both.

What can we do about it?

In California, they actually take a tiny bit of money out of every purse to go towards horse rescue. It's a very small amount. I think it's about $100 a race. Considering that the average purse is around $40,000, I think they can afford to take $100 out. If an owner is really cheap, I think they are allowed to opt out of the program but I don't think too many people opt out.

I don't think taking a small amount out of every purse can totally solve the problem but it can at least put a dent in it. I have no problem with them taking a small amount out of the purses. As I said, taking around $100 out of a $40,000 purse is nothing. That's not going to hurt anyone. They should probably take out a little more.