Urgent Outcry From Animal Rights Activists as Series of Equine Deaths Unfold Just Days Before Final Equestrian Season

The Golden Gate Field final season will be closing in the fall season of 2023 at Berkeley. Last month, the animal rights activist made an announcement regarding the closure of the tracks. One of the major reasons for this shutdown was the frequent deaths of horses on the equestrian track. This year, the track recorded its ninth horse death on 24 August. 

A six-year-old mare named, ‘I’ll Do It For You’, was killed in an accident on Thursday, as reported by the Stop Blood Sports organization. This organization has been working to sanction animal gambling and any other ill practices in California. To stop this abuse and the deaths of innocent animals, the authorities have decided to close the equestrian track. Stop Blood Sports’ member gave reasons to shut the area as soon as possible. 

The closure of Golden Gate Fields to save equines

The area has come under a pernicious state in recent years to report such frequent horse deaths. To hear the details about it, Fox KTVU reached out to Golden Gates Field but never received a response. However, the owner of Golden Gates Field, the Stronach Group, said they will discontinue horse racing on the track by the end of the year. But, the Stop Blood Sports organization made a bold speculation and declared that the Golden Gates Field is among the top 5 deadliest racetracks in the nation. It is the second life-threatening racetrack in the state. 

Samatha Faye, a member of Stop Blood Sports asserted, “Unfortunately for this horse, Golden Gate Fields didn’t close soon enough. Golden Gate Fields will kill more horses up to their very final race. It is the nature of the industry.” Not just Samantha, but the Berkeley residents are also claiming that the Golden Gates should be shut down at the soonest. 

Locals demanding shut down of equestrian tracks

After seeing the series of these equestrian tragedies, any sports fan will break down. Nine horse deaths in eight months is something horrible. Some equestrian enthusiasts at Berkeley claim that Golden Gate should not have a final season. Diana Novame, who has been residing in Berkeley since birth said, “Berkeley [residents] made it clear we don’t want them here, and they’ve gone and proved our point again. I want them to just pack up and go.”

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Berkeley City Council Member Kate Harrison has proposed a racehorse protection policy for these equestrian events. It will prohibit the disturbing display of animal abuse at Golden Gate Fields. It is truly disheartening to see such great horses dying unjustifiably. However, Stop Blood Sports and many other organizations have finally taken the right steps to cease this horror. Now, the equestrian fans can take a sigh of relief knowing the deadliest tracks will be shutting down.

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