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Panicked horses running through London streets speaks of wider animal abuse - Animal Aid
Yesterday, five horses from the Household Cavalry became spooked during training, throwing off their riders and racing terrified through central London. One of the horses was seen to be covered in blood as they stampeded the city, colliding with vehicles and causing disruption. Three of the horses are reported to be fine, with two in a serious condition, after being caught five miles from where they bolted. Four people have been taken to hospital.
175 Horses from the racing industry sent to slaughter in England in 2023 - Animal Aid
Shocking information from The Food Standards Agency, given to Animal Aid through a Freedom of Information request, detailed that 175 horses with Weatherbys passports were sent to slaughter in England in 2023. This is an increase from 2022, when 148 horses with Weatherbys passports were sent to slaughter.
‘Lifetime care’ for race horses is a disgrace – help us call for a hopeful future - Animal Aid
Every year, around 13,000 foals are born into the British and Irish racing industries, in the owners’ hope to breed the “next big winner”. Many of these horses will never even see a racecourse. Most will not even win a race. If a horse is not winning prize money for jockeys, owners and trainers, they are viewed as useless to the racing industry. This leaves them vulnerable.
Animal Aid holds vigil for the 175 horses killed on British racecourses in 2023 - Animal Aid
On 11th March 2024, Animal Aid held a vigil outside the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) doors, in memory of all the race horses who were killed on British racecourses in 2023. *When these placards were made, 174 horses were confirmed dead last year. This number has now gone up to 175, and we estimate it could be higher.
Benjamin Zephaniah – A voice of compassion for all - Animal Aid
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah. A wonderful friend and compassionate voice for all animals, Benjamin was an amazing supporter of Animal Aid for many decades. While working on our education film ‘From Farm to Fork’, Benjamin performed this poignant poem for us.
A Good Life faces censorship while taking over three major stations across the UK with the call to have a compassionate Christmas! - Animal Aid
Animal Aid's Christmas advertising campaign has been met with censorship, raising concerns about the ability to show the public the harsh realities of turkey farming.