Petition · past parliament
Follow Kilkenny County Council in making laws to improve equine welfare
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
Kilkenny has brought in new bye-laws to control horse and sulky racing on public roads, which endangers the horses and other road users equally. The new laws also promote equine welfare.
Kilkenny has brought in new bye-laws to control horse and sulky racing on public roads, which endangers the horses and other road users equally.
The new laws also bring in a number of measures that will help to create a much safer environment for horses. while also making it difficult for people who really don't care about the welfare of the animals to actually own one.
"Any horse on a public road must have a horse license, the horse must be fitted with a bridle, and the animal cannot graze in a public place without written consent from the council."
“If you do have a horse, you must prove that you are the legal occupier of the land you keep it on and you must ensure potable water is constantly available and wholesome and suitable food must be supplied regularly.”
The new laws also bring in a number of measures that will help to create a much safer environment for horses. while also making it difficult for people who really don't care about the welfare of the animals to actually own one.
"Any horse on a public road must have a horse license, the horse must be fitted with a bridle, and the animal cannot graze in a public place without written consent from the council."
“If you do have a horse, you must prove that you are the legal occupier of the land you keep it on and you must ensure potable water is constantly available and wholesome and suitable food must be supplied regularly.”
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We can't accept your petition in its current form as it does not call for a clear action from the UK Government and Parliament. You could start a petition outlining what specific law you would like the UK Parliament to pass in relation to horse and sulky racing on public roads.
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 May 2016
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