What are the animal welfare issues with rodeos?
A rodeo is a form of entertainment or sport where horses and cattle are used to demonstrate riding and handling skills. Events...
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What is the RSPCA’s view on whips in Thoroughbred racing?
The RSPCA is opposed to the use of whips for the purpose of enhancing performance in racing due to the... -
What are the animal welfare issues associated with horse jumps racing?
Jumps racing poses many welfare risks to racehorses which can result in significant pain, injury, distress and death. Thoroughbred jumps... -
What happens to horses that leave the racing industry?
Horses may leave the racing industry at any stage of their life, as foals, during training, during their racing career... -
Do padded whips cause pain to horses?
Since 2009, all jockeys in Thoroughbred racing in Australia have been required to use a whip which is padded at... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on racing two-year-old horses?
The average age at which Thoroughbred horses commence racing is three years, but in Australia, some horses start their racing... -
What are the animal welfare issues with Thoroughbred horse racing?
This article provides a summary of the key problems associated with the horse racing industry that need to be resolved... -
Should horse races be permitted in very hot weather?
Horse racing inherently poses significant risks to animal welfare. Racing horses in very hot weather places them at significant risk... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on the use of tongue ties in horse racing?
A tongue tie is a large elastic band or nylon stocking that is tightly wrapped around a horse’s tongue and... -
Why is it important to vaccinate my horse against Hendra virus?
There are three important reasons to vaccinate your horse against Hendra virus. First, vaccination reduces the risk of your horse... -
How are horses affected by fatigue in jumps racing?
Fatigue, falls and collisions are negative experiences which may cause mental distress in jumps racing horses as well as physical... -
Why do horses die from competing in jumps racing?
Jumps racing results in the death of racehorses for several reasons including catastrophic injuries, performance-restricting injuries and poor performance. The... -
Are whips used in horse harness racing?
Concerns regarding the use of whips in Thoroughbred racing have increased in recent years but there has been less focus... -
Do racehorses need to be whipped for performance and safety?
The need and right to whip racehorses merely for sport and wagering is being increasingly questioned by the community due... -
Should I stable my horse?
Stabling horses often suits our needs as people (e.g., convenience), not the horses. Horses are social, herd animals and we...