How Thoroughbreds Saved a Meth Addict - James Peters

Most of James Peters' life has been spent chasing his next high. Peters began taking and selling meth at only 21 in his hometown of London, Ky. Years later, Peters was charged with manslaughter after a car chase with police ended in the death of his passenger. Part of Peters' time behind bars was at Blackburn Correctional Facility in Lexington, Ky. where he participated in the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's 'Second Chances' Program. While there, Peters reconnected to one of his greatest passions: horses. This project was created and produced by Corrie McCroskey for JOU 498: Multimedia Storytelling, a capstone course for journalism students at the University of Kentucky taught by Professor David Stephenson. Corrie graduated in May of 2022 with a bachelor's degree in journalism, and currently works full time for BloodHorse in Lexington, Ky. as an assistant editor and photographer. About Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s mission is clear and simply stated: To save Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter. Learn more at www.trfinc.org About StreamHorseTV StreamHorseTV is the premier international digital community where horse enthusiasts come together to expand their horizons in equine sports and culture. StreamHorseTV is elevating equestrian entertainment, advancing accessibility, and boldly uniting the global horse world – celebrating the horse as our beloved common thread. Follow the herd over to StreamHorseTV for groundbreaking free video series, articles, and the StreamHorseTV Guide. Subscribe to StreamHorseTV for free at www.streamhorse.tv . Follow StreamHorseTV on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.