from Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Anderson, IN — On Tuesday (Nov. 29), The Herald Bulletin in Anderson, Ind. published a story regarding an alleged abuse of a race horse.
The newspaper has since retracted the original article due to its inaccuracies and issued a new article regarding the incident.
Contrary to the original article, the alleged animal abuse incident was an isolated event that did not happen on Hoosier Park property.
Hoosier Park officials are cooperating with the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.
“We maintain a high level of integrity with expert security protocols in place,” said Rick Moore, Hoosier Park’s vice president and general manager of racing. “The safety of our human and equine athletes is Hoosier Park’s number one priority.”
In addition to on-track security measures, Hoosier Park is a loyal advocate for animal welfare and supports a wide array of organizations related to the well being of animals.
“From supporting the Animal Protection League right here in our own community to New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, which gives race horses a bright future once their time on the track is complete, we avidly share the responsibility of promoting the care and well being of all animals,” said Moore. “Our job is never done and we will continue to find new ways to support these efforts.”