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...
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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... -
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... -
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 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 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... -
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 band (leather/rubber or lycra/neoprene) that is tightly wrapped around a horse’s tongue and then... -
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...