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Shocking half-year race horse death figures highlight serious welfare problems in British racing
The first half of 2018 saw a shocking 83 horses killed as a result of racing on British courses.
Posted 20 Jul 2018
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The 2018 Royal Ascot – all you need to know
As attention turns towards the glitz and pomp of Royal Ascot, we would urge compassionate animal lovers to speak out and take action for the horses who have been killed on British racecourses this year.
Posted 11 Jun 2018
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Can you spare a minute to join in our Thunderclap to help horses?
Our Thunderclap will go out on 21 June and will help boost our petition, which urges the government to take action to help race horses. Read on for more information about how it works.
Posted 16 May 2018
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Three young horses dead in two days of racing
Three young horses have lost their lives in two days racing (11-12 May) at racecourses across the country.
Posted 14 May 2018
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Poll reveals strong public opposition to the use of the whip in racing
A new YouGov poll commissioned by Animal Aid has shown that the majority of the public want to see an end to the use of the whip in racing.
Posted 26 Apr 2018
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Tragic scenes at Hexham Racecourse: Three horses lose their lives in 30 minutes of disastrous racing
Three horses were killed within 30 minutes of each other at Hexham racecourse yesterday afternoon (23 April).
Posted 24 Apr 2018
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Stewards’ reports reveals shocking suffering of horses used in Grand National
It has been a week since the notorious Grand National meeting finished, leaving one horse dead and many others suffering injuries.
Posted 23 Apr 2018
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Horse collapses and dies at notorious Cheltenham Racecourse after racing in very hot weather
Dame Rose (FR), a young five-year-old mare, has collapsed and died after finishing fourth in a two-and-a-half mile hurdle race at the notorious Cheltenham Racecourse.
Posted 19 Apr 2018
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Scenes of carnage at the 2018 Grand National
There were scenes of carnage at the 2018 Grand National which left just twelve exhausted finishers from a field of 40 runners.
Posted 14 Apr 2018
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So called ‘safer’ Grand National Course claims Lilbitluso’s life
On the first day of the 2018 Grand National Race Meeting at Aintree, Liverpool, 10-year-old gelding Lilbitluso (IRE) lost his life at the notorious Canal Turn Fence.
Posted 12 Apr 2018