The state government of Western Australia announced yesterday a new rule of racing where the industry must aim to re-home all healthy and behaviourally sound horses when their career ends.
Racehorses in Western Australia will get a ‘passport’ to track their condition and whereabouts under new proposed animal welfare reforms.
Western Australia Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia said owners should be compelled to make and effort.
The proposal also includes financial incentives for new owners taking on retired horses.