The Stronach Group calls for ban on Sales to South Korea

The Stronach Group is endorsing a call from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to ban the sale of North American Thoroughbreds to South Korean racing interests, it was announced Dec. 16.

"Obviously we have very strong feelings about aftercare, and we support any efforts that make sure horses aren't shipped to or used for slaughter," said Craig Fravel, CEO of the group's 1/ST Racing. "This effort is something we support just like our other aftercare initiatives."


The major track owner, of which Belinda Stronach is chair and president, issued the call after viewing a PETA video exposé about the slaughter of racehorses in South Korea and learning from PETA that American stallion Private Vow was slaughtered in South Korea - Read more www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles...TW&utm_medium=social