Horse RacingBy Shanyn and Tayla

Economic ImpactPros…

❏ Jobs opportunities for New Zealand residents and citizens

❏ Business, big events❏ Exports earns approximately $130

million for race horses in New Zealand was made in the 2012/13 season and with 1511 race horses exported.

Tayla & Shanyn

Cons…❏ Gambling❏ costs eg, exercise, food, housing,

training❏ The welfare of the horses eg.

condition of stables, food, general health care, treatment of injuries

Horse Welfare

❏ Housing❏ Health❏ Nutritional requirements❏ Growth needs/age

Shanyn

Racehorse behavior and traits

❏ Training❏ Rehoming. For more info visit

http://ararimuvalley.webs.com/

Tayla

Breeding

The New Zealand thoroughbred industry is one of the most successful in the world. In 2010-11, the industry produced over 4000 foals and exported 1600 horses at an estimated value of $150 million

Shanyn

Is It Right or Wrong

❏ Why it is Right?

❏ Why it is Wrong?

Tayla

Bibliographyhttp://wordinsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/horse-racing.pnghttp://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/horse-racing/http://ararimuvalley.webs.com/http://www.nztm.co.nz/Racing/Ownershiphttp://www.nzracing.co.nz/downloads/NZTR%20Horse%20Welfare%20Guidelines.pdf