Petition Ban the racing of horses that are under 4 years old.

We believe that it is cruel to race horses under the age of 4 and studies from equine development specialists supports this. The number of horses that are bred and discarded at a young age is too high and all in the name of a sport driven by gambling.

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I support equestrian sport, but for equestrian sport to survive changes need to be made. By raising the age of when a horse can race, the horses' development and wellbeing will take priority.

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MPs debate the future of horseracing

On Wednesday 25 October, MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the future of horseracing. The debate was led by Matt Hancock MP, and featured discussion of animal welfare standards in the industry. Culture Minister Stuart Andrew MP responded to the debate on behalf of the Government.

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Date closed 11 November 2022
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