RRP Wins ASPCA Equine Welfare Award
September 22, 2021
The annual Humane Awards honors animal heroes who have gone above and beyond their traditional roles to help humans, as well as people making significant strides to improve animal welfare, in line with the ASPCA’s humane mission. This year’s winners will be celebrated at the virtual Humane Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.
We are humbled to be recognized by the ASPCA for our work to increase demand for Thoroughbreds in second careers after racing, and also congratulate the other incredible individuals and organizations honored through this year’s Humane Awards. Learn more at https://www.aspca.org/about-us/press-releases/aspcar-unveils-recipients-2021-humane-awards
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