There are many misconceptions regarding the treatment of racehorses in the UK. In actuality, there have been numerous protective measures implemented by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) which keeps track of the condition of racehorses and performs investigations and examinations to make certain that each horse is safe, in good health, and receiving the highest level of care from its racehorse trainer, jockey, owner, and others involved in the sport.
As part of the BHA Rules of Racing, the racehorse trainer is subject to the Animal Welfare Act which serves to protect the horse from instances that can lead to injury, disease, pain and/or suffering. Horses must pass the vets inspection of health before being allowed to enter a race.
Everyone involved with the racing industry only want to see healthy and fit animals race. The racehorse trainer would not run a horse which wasn't at full health and fitness, not only would the horse not race well but it may also impede its future racing career.
Measures put in place by the BHA include course and jump inspections to ensure high safety standards and the presence of a horse ambulances and vets on the course to provide quick treatment if required. There are strict regulations in place regarding the use of performance enhancing drugs or drugs which may mask pain, horses are tested for the presence of such drugs before racing. When it comes to the use of a whip in horseracing, it is the policy of the BHA that vets inspect the horses following each race, and if any maltreatment or misuse involving a whip is acknowledged, disciplinary action is to be taken against the rider.
The exercise which a racehorse is put through is no more strenuous than what they would experience if they were in the wild running with their herd. Horses do not participate in jump racing, which is more physically demanding, until they are at least three years old.
The horse racing industry additionally, has the support of animal welfare organizations including the SSPCA, RSPCA, and WHW. Every effort is made to prevent accidents, repair bone injuries when possible, and minimize potential risks that can result in fatalities. While there is still inherent risk involved, as with every sports activity, there are only about two fatalities occurring for every 1000 racehorses.
Regardless of speculation to the contrary, horseracing is not a cruel sport. The horse trainer, racehorse owner, breeder, jockey, veterinarian doctors, and administrative staff are all invested, motivated, and committed to providing excellent care that creates stronger and healthier horses more capable of competing at their best with a reduced risk of needless injuries or illnesses.
As part of the BHA Rules of Racing, the racehorse trainer is subject to the Animal Welfare Act which serves to protect the horse from instances that can lead to injury, disease, pain and/or suffering. Horses must pass the vets inspection of health before being allowed to enter a race.
Everyone involved with the racing industry only want to see healthy and fit animals race. The racehorse trainer would not run a horse which wasn't at full health and fitness, not only would the horse not race well but it may also impede its future racing career.
Measures put in place by the BHA include course and jump inspections to ensure high safety standards and the presence of a horse ambulances and vets on the course to provide quick treatment if required. There are strict regulations in place regarding the use of performance enhancing drugs or drugs which may mask pain, horses are tested for the presence of such drugs before racing. When it comes to the use of a whip in horseracing, it is the policy of the BHA that vets inspect the horses following each race, and if any maltreatment or misuse involving a whip is acknowledged, disciplinary action is to be taken against the rider.
The exercise which a racehorse is put through is no more strenuous than what they would experience if they were in the wild running with their herd. Horses do not participate in jump racing, which is more physically demanding, until they are at least three years old.
The horse racing industry additionally, has the support of animal welfare organizations including the SSPCA, RSPCA, and WHW. Every effort is made to prevent accidents, repair bone injuries when possible, and minimize potential risks that can result in fatalities. While there is still inherent risk involved, as with every sports activity, there are only about two fatalities occurring for every 1000 racehorses.
Regardless of speculation to the contrary, horseracing is not a cruel sport. The horse trainer, racehorse owner, breeder, jockey, veterinarian doctors, and administrative staff are all invested, motivated, and committed to providing excellent care that creates stronger and healthier horses more capable of competing at their best with a reduced risk of needless injuries or illnesses.
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