PTHA Announces Pension Plan for Philadelphia Park Trainers
Recently, I was able to announce to the general membership the details of the new pension plan for trainers based at Philadelphia Park. This new plan is made possible through Act 71, which is also known as the Racehorse Development and Gaming
From Racetrack to Re-Homing: Giving Retired Thoroughbreds a Second Chance
By Amy Worden, Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer | More than a year ago I picked up a copy of Pennsylvania Equestrian and read a fascinating story about a new retirement program for ex-race horses at Philadelphia Park. It wasn't a case of a
Saving Grace
By Margaret Guthrie, The Blood-Horse | It's early January with record cold temperatures in the 20s, according to the local bank sign. Every horse at the South Jersey Thoroughbred Rescue and Adoption farm is blanketed, actually double-blanketed. They appear
Radio Interview with WHYY
An organization on the grounds of Philadelphia Park is leading the nation in finding homes for ex-racing thoroughbreds. Race horses take a beating on the track and the average age of one of these animals is four years old, but
DEP Letter to Parx Horsemen
Dear Horsemen, The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has determined that storm water run-off from the Philadelphia Park Racetrack stable area has the potential to pollute nearby waterways. The PADEP has issued an order to Philadelphia Park with specific requirements that will stop
A horse rescuer who saves thoroughbreds headed to slaughterhouses
By Margaret Guthrie, The Christian Science Monitor | Little girls often fall in love with horses. Erin Hurley did at age 8 when she learned to ride. Her mother gave her a horse of her own when Erin turned 10. "My mom
Lawmakers’ Proposed $50 Million Budget Cut to Race Horse Fund Will Have Major Impact at Philadelphia Park
Horsemen will need to cut race days, reduce Pennsylvania Derby from a $1 million to $250,000 race, cut health benefits, eliminate stakes races, and reduce breeders’ awards BENSALEM, PA – The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association today detailed the numerous changes it will have
Slaughter is a Dirty Word
By Barbara Luna, The Blood-Horse | The American Association of Equine Practitioners was first to call them “unwanted horses” in 2005. Three years later U.S. slaughter plants were closed with no plans or funding in place to deal with the
Casino Making Early Plans for Table Games
By: JAMES MCGINNIS Bucks County Courier Times Pending legislation would allow for the placement of poker, craps, roulette and other table games in the new casino as well as the racetrack grandstands. Philadelphia Park Casino might use part of its racetrack grandstands to
Report of Mares Bred: Pennsylvania Soars
By Blood-Horse Staff 10/26/09 The “Report of Mares Bred” released by The Jockey Club Oct. 22 shows that Pennsylvania breeding is on the rise while the industry is in decline in every other major breeding state. According to the report, based on information received