Activist outraged after 3-year-old horse was euthanized

Monday, December 2, 2019

This is the 9th horse death this year at this track.

SAN DIEGO, California -- Animal activists are outraged after a 3-year-old horse was euthanized following an injury.

The horse, Koa, reportedly broke down at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and was euthanized Saturday.

A horse has died at Santa Anita Park, the 25th horse to die at the track since late December.

Earlier this year, Del Mar officials said several safety reforms were established to ensure the safety of the horses.

Activist are calling for the racetrack to be shutdown after they say this is the 9th horse death in 2019 at this track.

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