Harnesslink quotes Marean in article about standardbred horses
Don Marean, vice chair of the University of Maine Board of Agriculture, was quoted in an article in Harnesslink about the Standardbred Transition Alliance’s new program to help ensure the safety of standardbred horses that are retiring from racing. Marean said, “We are very excited about this new program, which is huge for the future of Standardbreds. Having a point person an owner can reach out to who can physically walk them through the transition from racing is imperative to keep Standardbreds from ending up in trouble or in a kill pen. By eliminating the possible middleman, retiring racehorses have a significantly better chance for a quality life after the track.”