November 30, 2011
I hope they've improved the situation in the past few months, but I think these _New York Times_ articles raise more than a few concerns: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/19/sports/19horses.html?_r=1 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/sports/20horses.html?scp=6&sq=%22Thoroughbred%20Retirement%22&st=cse Donor beware.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've never personally experienced the results of this organization, but trust the NYT as a news source and hope the horses' situation will be improved.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep a tighter rein on the finances and not shoot the messenger/vet when they gave their condition reports.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Unlikely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
How did you learn about this organization?
It may not have a big impact on most people (see prev. question), but it has one where ex-racehorses and people donating them after racing are concerned. How did I learn about this? I Looked up reviews of different organizations helping ex-racehorses.
MY ROLE:
General Member of the Public & I own an ex-racehorse and have donated to charities involving horses.
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