6 years ago

Petition: Protect Horses Used in Horse Racing During Temporary Shutdowns in Australia

Horse racing is a cruel “sport” where horses are dangerously bred, put through gruel training and abuse, then exploited and killed when they are no longer profitable. In the past year, horse racing in Australia has particularly been exposed. An undercover investigation found mass slaughter and abuse behind the scenes, then it was discovered that not only are Australian race horses sent to slaughter in alarming numbers, but that the RSPCA also sends horses to be slaughtered for pet food.

Now with the coronavirus pandemic bringing the world to its knees and shutting businesses and sports down, there’s a real and valid concern for the lives and health of horses used in horse racing.

Australia’s island state of Tasmania banned horse racing during the pandemic, but what will happen to the horses? The rest of the country is expected to follow suit. But with the death-filled track record of horse racing in Australia, there’s no way to know what will happen to the horses forced into temporary retirement. It’s well known by now that retired horses are slaughtered. Will the horses be cared for and kept alive?

Sign this petition demanding that Racing Australia, the leading horse racing industry authority in Australia, ensure that all horses forced into temporary retirement due to the racing ban be protected, cared for, and kept alive!

Sign these other petitions to help horses as well:

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