Absolutely agree. I love the sport. But, there certainly is room for both a national governing or sanctioning body as was discussed on today's telecast. Also, it seems to me that this sanctioning body could charge some type of annual fee-per horse that would be put into a fund to take care of these animals when they're discarded, abused neglected or abandoned.
When a former Derby winner shows up in a meat-packing plant, something has to change.
During the hay shortage on the east coast last year, I saw tons of off the track horses coming to various shelters in the area in deplorable condition - Is there any reason why racing is not being governed by the USEF? Hunters, jumpers, dressage, and eventing is...can’t see why Thoroughbred racing isn’t included under the big umbrella of the USEF.