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
(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.