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State audit of the Oregon Racing Commission finds lax oversight of industry
State auditors found the Oregon Racing Commission in disarray, with delays in filling openings for commissioners, weak oversight and limited transparency of money allocated to horse racing industry groups.
Horse racing is on cusp of major changes in US after years of scandal
A newly formed regulatory authority for horse racing is introducing new standards for the sport. Some stakeholders are pushing back.
Planned Sterilization Procedure Puts Wild Mares At Risk, Advocacy Group Says
An animal advocacy group says the federal government shouldn’t perform sterilization surgeries on wild horses in southeastern Oregon to control their numbers.
Could An Oregon Horse Ever Win The Kentucky Derby?
The chances of an Oregon horse winning the Kentucky Derby is the longest of long shots. But the sheer will of one Oregonian has increased the odds for years to come.
What Should Be Done With Oregon's Wild Horses?
FRIDAY: Wild horses in captivity now outnumber those in the wild — and they cost the Bureau of Land Management $46 Million per year.