Another Breakdown in the Kentucky Derby.

As my assignments for my peace action project came to an end, this Saturday during the Kentucky Derby, yet another breakdown took place in the "most exciting 2 minutes in sports", convincing me even more that the need to implement even more laws concerning race horse safety is dire.  "Archarcharch" stumbled out of the starting gate and  fractured his leg.  He underwent surgery and is said to be recovering well and going straight into retirement.

How can these accidents be prevented? What more can the horse racing industry do to prevent these split-second life threatening accidents?

Read the New York Times article covering Archarcharch's breakdown

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/sports/08rail.html

Help these horses.

150 horses were impounded recently from a breeder in Maryland.  Many were sent to Days End Horse Rescue in Lisbon Maryland, where the rescue is in dire need of donations and foster homes. Included links are to Day End's website and an article concerning the impoundments.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Neglected-Horses-Need-Your-Help-120993589.html

http://www.defhr.org/