Ask Kentucky horse racing chairman to make safety reforms to protect animals

The filly Eight Belles took second place at the 2008 Kentucky Derby, but broke both her front ankles in the process, and was quickly killed following the race by lethal injection on the track. One study shows that over 800 horses die every year from injuries sustained in races because of the dangerous conditions they are forced to run in. Please Take Action to urge the chairman of the Kentucky state agency that regulates horse racing to make reforms that will protect horses from injury and death on the track.

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Dear [ Decision Maker ],

Eight Belles was certainly not the first horse to die from injuries incurred during a race, but her tragic death highlights the need for real reform in the horse racing industry. I therefore respectfully urge you to initiate the following policies to protect horses from injury and untimely death:

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