Petition · past parliament

To impose stricter laws for the use of horse drawn carts, and roadside tethering

Closed 410 signatures

What the petition asks

The use of horse drawn carts is now widely known for severe health implications on the horse, as well as potentially dangerous to other traffic as roads get busier. Also Welfare of horses tethered to roadsides often with no shelter and minimal food, should be further considered by the government.
https://www.nyclass.org/horse_drawn_carriages (a charity dedicated to the welfare of horses carrying carriages). -https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/video-man-filmed-riding-horse-12702592.amp.
-https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-29310503.
- M.Homer et al. 2007. X-ray alterations on spinal processes of 295 warmblood horses without clinical findings. Pferdeheilkunde 23 journal. Sep/Oct 507-511

Timeline

31 Jul 2018 Petition opened for signatures
31 Jan 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 410
Status Closed
Opened 31 Jul 2018
Closed 31 Jan 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.