Once forced to race until her body gave out, Missy was then exploited for her 'champion bloodline' until her luck changed. This is her story.
Horse of the Week
Horses are sensitive and social beings who deserve our respect. That’s why, each week, we’ll be sharing their stories to challenge industry narratives and help reconnect the British public with these remarkable individuals.
They are not “racehorses”. They are someone - and these are their stories.
They called him Siberian Star and his story is all too familiar: raced, beaten, and jumped until death. This is his story.
Boycott: The easiest way to protect horses
Forcing horses to race has been cleverly marketed as the 'sport of kings' but behind this glossy veneer is a dark and disturbing reality. Since 2007, more than 3,000 horses have been killed and they are still the only animal who can legally be beaten for entertainment.