NYSGC to Host Retired Racehorse Summit on Sept. 1

The summit will feature Thoroughbred and Standardbred aftercare leaders, accredited organizations, and more
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The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) will host a day-long summit focused on retired racehorses—both Thoroughbred and Standardbred—on Sept. 1 at the Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion in Saratoga Springs, New York.

This event is designed to focus attention on the issue of racehorse retirement and publicize the current status of New York and national initiatives, including those ongoing and those developed since the New York Task Force on Retired Racehorses issued recommendations in late 2011. The summit, which will begin at 10 a.m., is free and open to the public.

“The commission believes that responsible stewardship of the horse includes factoring in the entire lifecycle and ensuring that these athletes have viable options once their racing careers are over,” said NYSGC Executive Director Robert Williams. “This event will highlight the steps that have been taken so far and identify the challenges and solutions to promoting responsible aftercare.”

Added Sackatoga Stable’s Jackson W. Knowlton, a prominent owner and former task force Member who has been instrumental in putting the summit together, “It’s our duty to make sure they have access to safe havens once their days on the track are complete. Everyone—breeders, trainers, owners, track management, and more—have an obligation to work together and address this issue. The Retired Racehorse Summit will showcase some exciting new endeavors being undertaken by the commission and the industry to bring about real positive change for our horses

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