Oklahoma panel approves program to assist retired and unwanted racehorses

 
BY RANDY ELLIS rellis@opubco.com
Published: February 18, 2011

A state panel approved a rule Thursday that would help racehorses after their days on the track have come to an end.

The rule calls for some money from the Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account to be used to help pay for the retraining and care of Oklahoma-bred thoroughbred racehorses.

The Oklahoma Legislature still needs to approve the plan by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission .

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