Maria Menounos Hosts Ferdinand’s Ball For Rescued Race Horses
Written by Vegetarian Star on April 26th, 2010 in Actresses, Animal Issues, Events, Journalists.
Maria Menounos will host the first annual Ferdinand’s Ball, which kicks off the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, April 29.
Proceeds from the ball will directly benefit Old Friends, a non-profit organization that rescues retired racehorses from neglect, abuse and slaughter.
The event will feature a four-course vegetarian meal, athletes and local politicians, a silent auction, live entertainment and a presentation of an award to the Humane Society of the United States for their contribution to equine welfare.
For more information, visit the organization’s website.
Ferdinand was a 1986 Kentucky Derby winner who made millions and ended up in a slaughter house after being sent to Japan.
It’s fantastic that these horses can retire in comfort, but it’s questionable whether horse racing should be allowed to begin with.
According to In Defense of Animals, about 800 race horses die each year from fatal injuries on U.S race tracks and approximately 3,500 sustain injuries so bad they cannot finish the race.
IDA also states that many state governments are hesitant to prosecute abusers in the industry because they share revenue.
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