By Amanda Friesen on Monday, 25 March 2019
Category: Blog

Protest the Reopening of Santa Anita Race Track on Fri, 3/29/19

Despite the disturbing deaths of 22 horses since the season started in December 2018, Santa Anita Park race track is set to reopen on Friday, March 29, 2019, pending approval from the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB).

Following the cancellation of last week's scheduled meeting, the CHRB is set to meet on Thursday, March 28 to approve the reopening of the park. 

PROTEST THE REOPENING OF SANTA ANITA PARK

WHAT: Demonstration to protest the reopening of Santa Anita Park race track

WHEN: Friday, March 29, 2019 (10:30 am - 1 pm)

WHERE: Santa Anita Park -- 285 Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007 (meet at Gate 5)

CLICK HERE for Facebook event page.

*This event was organized by local animal advocates Heather Anahita, Amanda Lunn, and Melodie Conrad.

CONTACT THE CALIFORNIA HORSE RACING BOARD

Urge the CHRB Members not to approve the reopening of the race track and to close Santa Anita Park permanently.

(CLICK HERE for the board members' contact information.)

Click here to learn more about horse racing.

Photo: Unsplash

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