Horse racing authority hit for hosting races under extreme heat
The country’s horse racing authority has caught flak for continuing race operations despite ongoing extreme heat across the country, raising questions whether the authority’s recently announced climate measures for horses are actually being put into practice. According to Jeju Vegan, a civic activist group, Saturday, daytime races were held in Busan, Seoul and Jeju Island on Friday and Saturday…
The Korea Racing Authority (KRA) has faced criticism for hosting horse racing events under extreme heat conditions in Busan, Seoul, and Jeju Island. Despite the ongoing extreme heat, races were held on both Friday and Saturday, with temperatures reaching up to 39.5 degrees Celsius in Busan. The civic activist group Jeju Vegan has pointed out that the KRA's recently announced climate measures for horses, which could include canceling races during extreme heat, have not been effectively implemented. The group has called for clearer temperature thresholds to ensure the safety of racehorses.
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