Race horse welfare takes a backwards step during 2020
2020 was a tough year for race horses, and there is no sign of any changes to the situation this year.
Posted 18 Jan 2021
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Our work in 2020
Despite the global pandemic, two lockdowns and most of our staff currently working from home, thanks to you, we have been able to achieve a lot for animals in 2020, as you can see in...
Posted 24 Dec 2020
Evidence mounts for a ban on the whip in racing
Two new studies from Australia argue against the use of the whip.
Posted 25 Nov 2020
Landmark scientific study into the use of the whip in racing makes the case for it to be banned
A landmark study into the use of the whip in horse racing shows that its use has no benefit in making races safer, in steering horses or reducing interference between horses, or in increasing race...
Posted 05 Nov 2020
Six horse deaths at Southwell Racecourse in just three days’ racing
Southwell Racecourse added to its appalling total of race horse fatalities this week with the loss of yet more horses.
Posted 28 Aug 2020
Race horse loses life on first day of racing’s return
Race horse December Second (IRE) was killed at Newcastle Racecourse on the first day of racing’s return.
Posted 01 Jun 2020
Boredom Busters
As social distancing seems set to continue, we've put together a list of things you can do to pass the time.
Posted 31 Mar 2020
Death of Copper Gone West at the Cheltenham Festival – comment from Animal Aid
Please find, below, Animal Aid's statement regarding the death of Copper Gone West at the Cheltenham Festival.
Posted 12 Mar 2020
The Cheltenham Festival
The notorious Cheltenham Festival will be taking place this year on 10 - 13 March. Every year since 2002, horses have died at the Festival. A total of 67 horses have lost their lives...
Posted 03 Mar 2020
Horse Welfare Board’s Strategic Plan for Race Horse Welfare: Animal Aid’s Initial Statement
In October 2018, a political debate in Westminster forced the racing industry to implement a new strategy for horse welfare. As a consequence, racing’s self-appointed regulator, the British Horseracing Authority, established the Horse Welfare Board...
Posted 20 Feb 2020