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Michael Petrelli
Founder, Equine Advocacy Alliance LLC
Michael Petrelli is an equine-welfare advocate and the founder of Equine Advocacy Alliance LLC, a U.S.-based advocacy organization dedicated to exposing, documenting, and challenging systemic failures in the horse-racing industry—particularly within harness racing. His work focuses on accountability, regulatory oversight, and the protection of horses from abuse, neglect, and unsafe industry practices.
Petrelli’s advocacy emerged from sustained scrutiny of racing jurisdictions, trainers, and regulatory bodies that he argues have failed to adequately enforce animal-welfare rules. Through public records research, regulatory analysis, and ongoing commentary, he highlights patterns of misconduct, insufficient penalties, and institutional inertia that, in his view, place horses at continued risk.
As founder of Equine Advocacy Alliance LLC, Petrelli directs a multifaceted advocacy strategy that includes:
Investigative and regulatory commentary examining disciplinary actions, enforcement gaps, and conflicts of interest within racing oversight bodies
Public-facing advocacy campaigns aimed at lawmakers, regulators, sponsors, and the general public
Media and content production, including visual advocacy graphics, livestream commentary, protest materials, and social-media campaigns
Direct engagement with journalists, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to press for reform
Petrelli is known for a direct, unapologetic advocacy style. He blends documentation-driven criticism with creative communication tools to make complex regulatory issues accessible to non-industry audiences. His work often emphasizes the public-interest implications of racing, including the use of state-generated revenue and taxpayer funding to support an industry he argues has failed to adequately self-police.
A core theme of Petrelli’s work is institutional accountability. He regularly calls for:
Stronger enforcement mechanisms and meaningful penalties
Greater transparency in regulatory decision-making
Independent oversight free from industry capture
Policy reforms that prioritize equine welfare over commercial interests
In addition to advocacy and commentary, Petrelli develops branded materials and campaigns under the Equine Advocacy Alliance banner to maintain message consistency across platforms and initiatives. His approach reflects a belief that sustained public pressure, informed by documented facts and amplified through modern media, is necessary to achieve lasting reform.
Michael Petrelli continues to position Equine Advocacy Alliance LLC as an independent watchdog and advocacy voice, focused on elevating equine welfare concerns into public, regulatory, and legislative discourse.
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