Ask your MP to urge the BHA to finally ban the whip in horseracing

After years of campaigning and public opposition, the horse racing industry published the findings of the Whip Consultation Steering Group in 2022. This body was formed to assess the responses to the public consultation on the whip and to propose any recommendations that may go before the British Horse racing Association (BHA) Board. The Group’s 95-page report was, sadly, a lost opportunity to effectively protect race horses.

Scientific studies have shown that horses experience pain in much the same way that humans do and that the whip does not offer an advantage within racing. This, combined with the obvious cruelty of beating an animal in the name of ‘sport’ has resulted in a strong public opposition to the whip in racing. The British racing industry need to recognise that beating a horse with a whip is unacceptable.

Animal Aid wants to see a ban on the use of the whip  for ‘encouragement’ in horseracing on both welfare and ethical grounds. 

Use our template to write to your MP, urging them to reach out to the BHA expressing the will of their constituents to ban the use of the whip in racing.

It’s always more effective to put together your own letter, but we’ve put together a template to help you. If you need any help with this, please email [email protected]

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