Rejected petition Lower the height of the fences at the Grand National to stop horses getting hurt

This year in the Grand National,1 horse died during the event, 2 others died on 'Ladies Day', the day before. There have been 12 deaths since 2000 at the Grand National. This tragedy occurs because of the height of the fences which the horses jump over. It is cruel and unethical.

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The height of the fences must be lowered.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/256133

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Date submitted 7 April 2019
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