Santa Anita Park and The Stronach Group are committed to being at the forefront of horse and rider welfare as we take horse racing into the modern era and beyond. The Stronach Group & Santa Anita Park proposed, and the California Racing Board (CHRB) approved, substantial regulatory changes to promote the welfare and safety of the horse. The welfare of our animals is shared by all within the industry. Santa Anita Park and the state of California has a zero tolerance stance on slaughterhouses or sending any racehorse to a possible slaughterhouse associated person, facility or organization.

As a trainer and owner, if you are caught sending any racehorse to a slaughterhouse you will be banned from racing horses in the state of California, for life. Charities like CARMA and others work tirelessly to ensure that a racehorses second career is a long and prosperous one and there is no excuse to ever forgo the opportunities put forth by organizations that have dedicate their time and money to providing other options.