Close Newton Abbot Racecourse
Close Newton Abbot Racecourse
Why this petition matters
Since 2007, 51 horses - that we are aware of - have lost their lives on the Newton Abbot Racecourse. At the courses most recent race on September 9th, both Timeforben and Noel’s Boy lost their lives on the same day. We say, enough, is enough!
The people of Britain pride themselves as animal lovers yet we continue to support an outdated "sport" that puts other living, breathing, sentient beings at high risk of injury and death for a quick thrill and profit. We are better than this!
We all speak up against other events using animals, such as the circus, dolphin shows, bull fighting, bear dancing etc. but for some reason fail to support the horses of the racing industry that are also being abused for our entertainment.
Pushing horses to their extremes for profit and entertainment is NOT OK and this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the treatment of horses within the industry. Please check out Animal Aid's page for a deeper look.
We, the undersigned, request that all racing is IMMEDIATELY STOPPED at Newton Abbot Racecourse to show we do in fact care for these animals and also to set a precedent to other courses to do the same.
Animals are here with us, NOT for us.
Time for this outdated and cruel tradition to end. Horse's deserve better!
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Decision-Makers
- management@newtonabbotracing.com