Petition · past parliament

To impose Stricter laws for the use of horse drawn carts, & roadside tethering

Closed 782 signatures

What the petition asks

The use of horse drawn carts is widely known for severe health implications on the horse. Often this can cause mental health, & physical issues from the often ill fitting tethering & cart equipment. All horses must have passports, good health care & water provided.
http://www.nyclass.org/horse_drawn_carriages
(a charity dedicated to the welfare of horses carrying carriages)
http://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

21 May 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 782
Status Closed
Opened 21 May 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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