Animal Aid statement on Royal Ascot: heat wave created unacceptable risk to horse’s lives
Royal Ascot ends the life of at least one horse, with multiple whip offences also seen at this year’s event.
Posted 20 Jun 2022

Posted on the 4th April 2011
Anne, the 59-year-old arthritic elephant, has been moved to her permanent new home at Longleat Safari Park.
Anne, who was formally the ‘property’ of Bobby Roberts Super Circus, had spent more than 50 years in captivity. During a three-and-a-half week undercover investigation by Animal Defenders International, the gentle elderly animal was hit with a metal pitchfork and kicked around the face and body 48 times by workers. The same workers are also seen beating and spitting on a camel and beating miniature ponies and horses on numerous occasions.
According to the Director of Operations at Anne’s new home at Longleat, ‘Anne was absolutely fine on the trip. She is settling in well and is very curious and already exploring her new home.’
Thank you to everyone who helped to persuade Bobby Roberts Circus to release Anne. It now looks likely that the government will ban the use of wild animals in circuses. Please continue to campaign on behalf of all the other animals – such as dogs and horses – still imprisoned in circuses.
Royal Ascot ends the life of at least one horse, with multiple whip offences also seen at this year’s event.
Posted 20 Jun 2022
An advert by Vegan Friendly UK, in collaboration with vegan food brand Miami Kitchen, was banned by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) following 63 complaints about its content.
Posted 19 Jun 2022
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