The Ontario Horse Racing authority imposed a twenty-four-month suspension on equine conditioner Anthony Beaton. Beaton violated regulations 6.20(b) and 6.22 of racing’s governing principles, particularly those concerning the maltreatment of animals and actions harmful to the sport’s best interests. This ruling stems from an inquiry on October 13th, 2023, initiated by apprehensions regarding the condition of horses under Beaton’s supervision. Catherine Schnar, Chief Executive Officer and registrar of the Ontario authority, stressed the utmost significance of equine welfare in the sport, asserting that the industry’s ethical foundation depends on the well-being of its equine competitors. Beaton retains the option to contest the decision through the Horse Racing Appeal Panel.
An equine coach is facing serious scrutiny for purportedly using excessive force with a whip on a young horse. It appears the coach was overly harsh with the immature animal, which hadn’t even reached its second birthday, resulting in some unpleasant injuries. Such conduct is strictly forbidden in the realm of fundamental equine welfare and protection. This incident follows closely behind another significant penalty: the Ontario regulator responsible for alcohol and gambling recently issued a $150,000 fine to PointsBet Canada for numerous infractions.
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