Victims Of British and Irish Horse Racing: Annual Report 2025-6
A look at the data behind the suffering on British and Irish racecourses. Download the latest evidence in our 2025–26 annual report.
The hidden suffering behind Britain and Ireland’s racing industry
Every year, thousands of horses are pushed, punished and ultimately disposed of by an industry built on profit, gambling, and the relentless pursuit of entertainment. Behind the glamour of race days lies a reality of systematic harm. One the racing industry works hard to keep from public view.
Animal Aid’s Victims of British and Irish Horse Racing: Annual Report 2025–26 exposes that reality in full. This detailed investigation gathers verified data from across the UK and Ireland to reveal the scale of suffering experienced by horses.
This resource is available exclusively as a free digital download.
Why this report matters
Horses are sensitive, social beings with emotional lives, preferences, friendships, and a deep desire to be free from harm. But within the racing industry, they are treated as disposable commodities, pushed beyond their limits, punished for slowing down, and quietly removed when they stop being profitable.
This report brings transparency where the industry provides none.
Use this report to take action
By downloading and sharing this report, you are helping to:
- Expose the industry with facts and data
- Inform public understanding
- Challenge the culture of gambling and exploitation
- Support Animal Aid’s ongoing campaigning for animal freedom