A lot of people are not fully aware of the treatment of horses racing in the UK. In actuality, there have been countless protective measures implemented by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) which monitors the condition of horses and carries out investigations and assessments to make sure that that each animal is safe, healthy, and receiving the highest level of care from their racehorse trainer, jockey, owner, and others involved in the sport.
Within the BHA Rules of Racing, the racehorse trainer is subject to the Animal Welfare Act which serves to safeguard the horse from instances that can lead to harm, disease, pain and/or suffering. Horses must pass the vets inspection of health before being allowed to enter a race.
It is in the best interest of everyone involve in the sport to make sure that the racehorse is in top condition. 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 jeopardize its future racing career.
To ensure the highest safety standards the BHA make sure that there are horse ambulances and vets present on the course for fast treatment, the course and jumps are also inspected prior to racing. Horses are screened prior to racing for the presence of any drugs that might increase performance or hide injuries or illness. There are also regulations in place in regards to to the use of the whip by the jockeys, over use of the whip will end in disciplinary action, horses are also vetted after the race.
The training which racehorses are put through is no more vigorous than the exercise they would receive in the wild. It is beneficial to start conditioning when young however, horses are never subjected to more demanding races such as jump races until they are at least three years old.
Animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA, SSPCA and WHW support the horse racing industry. Every attempt is made to avoid accidents, repair fractures whenever possible, and reduce dangers that may result in fatalities. Although there is still inherent risk involved, as with any sport, there are only about 2 deaths occurring for every thousand racehorses.
In spite of rumours to the contrary, horseracing is not a cruel sport. The horse trainer, owner, breeder, jockey, veterinarian doctors, and administrative staff are all invested, motivated, and committed to providing excellent care that produces stronger and healthier horses more capable of performing at their best with a reduced risk of needless illnesses or injuries.
Within the BHA Rules of Racing, the racehorse trainer is subject to the Animal Welfare Act which serves to safeguard the horse from instances that can lead to harm, disease, pain and/or suffering. Horses must pass the vets inspection of health before being allowed to enter a race.
It is in the best interest of everyone involve in the sport to make sure that the racehorse is in top condition. 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 jeopardize its future racing career.
To ensure the highest safety standards the BHA make sure that there are horse ambulances and vets present on the course for fast treatment, the course and jumps are also inspected prior to racing. Horses are screened prior to racing for the presence of any drugs that might increase performance or hide injuries or illness. There are also regulations in place in regards to to the use of the whip by the jockeys, over use of the whip will end in disciplinary action, horses are also vetted after the race.
The training which racehorses are put through is no more vigorous than the exercise they would receive in the wild. It is beneficial to start conditioning when young however, horses are never subjected to more demanding races such as jump races until they are at least three years old.
Animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA, SSPCA and WHW support the horse racing industry. Every attempt is made to avoid accidents, repair fractures whenever possible, and reduce dangers that may result in fatalities. Although there is still inherent risk involved, as with any sport, there are only about 2 deaths occurring for every thousand racehorses.
In spite of rumours to the contrary, horseracing is not a cruel sport. The horse trainer, owner, breeder, jockey, veterinarian doctors, and administrative staff are all invested, motivated, and committed to providing excellent care that produces stronger and healthier horses more capable of performing at their best with a reduced risk of needless illnesses or injuries.
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