Petition · past parliament
Make beating a horse an offence as it is for all other animals.
Closed
77 signatures
What the petition asks
Beating any animal viciously is an offence in the UK except for horses ie as in racing. Why are horses an exception?
Timeline
| 12 Mar 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
77
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Mar 2018
Closed
12 Sep 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.