Dene is back for his second interview on our podcast. This time we talk about jump racing and how you can help end this cruel sport.
Animal Aid has been the leading advocate in campaigning to end horse racing for over two decades. As an organisation with strong public support, Animal Aid is continuing to pursue that goal with a specific campaign to ban the dangerous discipline of National Hunt (jump) racing.
Background – why jump racing should be banned
Animal Aid’s innovative campaign to ban jump racing comes from our work to expose cruel racing industry practices – from the over-breeding of foals to the dangers of training and racing, and, finally, the expelling of horses with no provision made for them at the end of their racing days. All are aspects of an animal industry that shows little respect for the animals who are in its care. The lack of protection for horses in jump racing is especially grievous and shocking.
Race horse abuse has been normalised by society over generations and through various means: its promotion and coverage on TV; radio, print and online media; live attendance as an entertainment spectacle; and as a vehicle for gambling. It is not unusual for horses injured and killed on courses to be mocked and derided by people on social media – clear proof that these animals are seen, by some, primarily as money-making machines,
Those who profit from racing do so at the expense of race horses, who suffer ill-treatment, injury and death. And jump racing is at the very heart of this major welfare concern.
Links
Ban Jump Racing
Panorama Documentary
Horsedeathwatch.com
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