We have learned that there are two problems with Tampa Bay Downs. One, the DO NOT partake in the Jockey Clubs Voluntary Injury Reporting System (what are they trying to hide?) NOR do they "work well with others" when it comes to race horse rescue.
Several times rescuers have called this track in effort to help with the rehoming and/or retirement of some of the "unwanted" racehorses,...but that the calls have gone unanswered.
Tell Tampa Bay Downs to start participating in the Injury Reporting System and to open their doors to the rescues who want to help save off-track thoroughbred from slaughter.
Thanks!
Below is a link to Tampa Bay Downs General Mailbox. Here you can leave them a message to tell them what you think of them being "OK" with racehorse slaughter and for allowing the meatman onto the track to pick up the industry "unwanteds" to take them to slaughter for the owners and trainers;
http://www.tampabaydowns.com/ContactForm.aspxOr contact the individual VIP here;
emails are the name @tampabaydowns.com
Stella F. Thayer President and Treasurer
Howell Ferguson Vice President and Secretary
Peter N. Berube Vice President and General Manager
Lorraine M. King Vice President of Administration
Robert Cassanese Vice President of Operations
Greg Gelyon Vice President of Finance
Margo J. Flynn Vice President of Marketing and Publicity
Robert Clark Association Steward
Tom Cooley Track Photographer
Allison DeLuca Director of Racing and Racing Secretary
Cathy Dwyer Simulcast Coordinator
Richard Grunder Track Announcer
Karen Kibbey Frontside Security
Dennis Lima Association Steward
Nicole McGil l Director of Group Sales
Tom McLaughlin Track Superintendent
Penelope Miller Horsemen's Liaison
Richard Toda Director of Food Services
John Vacha Information Technology
Frank White Mutuels Manager
SHAME on those who turn a blind eye and pretend that it aint happening or that its "ok." Equine slaughter IS NEVER ok, particularly for our American Racehorse Athletes where "Industry Accountability" is a factor of concern.
TBD, join the No-Kill Stable Revolution today; Its only the right thing to do! The horse-loving horse-racing community is watching & waiting now.....whadda' ya gonna do?
