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Woerner makes horse sense

Assembly member talks about the entire industry, not just racing

Stephen Thurston
Aug 12, 2025
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Last week, New York State Assembly member Carrie Woerner, whose 113th district includes Saratoga Springs, took an entourage of other Assembly members on a tour through horse country. The object was to allow those other people to see the horse-related agricultural industry that helps drive Saratoga County’s economy, Woerner said.

The contingent of Assembly members inside the Fasig-Tipton barn area. (Photo provided, Woerner’s office.)

Asked if this was a way to protect the horse industry from people who might want to see it fold, she answered:

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