Spendthrift Donates $50,000 To Light Up Racing Initiative

Stallion Complex, Spendthrift Farm | Sue Finley

Spendthrift Farm has made a $50,000 donation to the Light Up Racing initiative, the community-driven organization said in a release early Friday morning.

Founded by a group of horse racing advocates, Light Up Racing's primary mission is to educate both the industry and the public on evidence-based practices, with a strong emphasis on horse welfare and transparency. The organization seeks to reshape perceptions and foster a well-informed community.

“Our donation demonstrates our commitment to upholding the highest standards of horse welfare, fostering transparency, and driving positive perception change for our industry,” said Spendthrift's Eric Gustavson. “We were inspired to contribute by Boyd's [Browning] call to action. Our only reason for agreeing to a press release is to hopefully inspire others as well. If not us, who? If not now, when?”

By providing accurate, scientifically-backed information, Light Up Racing will empower community members to become knowledgeable industry ambassadors and ensuring a sustainable and thriving future for horse racing.

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