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Back On Track: Inmates Find A Second Chance With The Help Of Retired Racehorses

"Slicy is a retired horse, he got injured and came here," he explained.

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June 16, 2023

COALINGA, Fresno County -- An innovative rehabilitation program is giving retired racehorses a new lease on life as well as the people taking care of the thoroughbreds.

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Every morning, Julio Sanchez heads to the barn and grooms his favorite horse, Slicy.

"Slicy is a retired horse, he got injured and came here," he explained.

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