Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the racing of horses that are under 4 years old.
Closed
3,464 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe that it is cruel to race horses under the age of 4 and studies from equine development specialists supports this. The number of horses that are bred and discarded at a young age is too high and all in the name of a sport driven by gambling.
I support equestrian sport, but for equestrian sport to survive changes need to be made. By raising the age of when a horse can race, the horses' development and wellbeing will take priority.
Timeline
| 28 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Nov 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,464
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
28 Apr 2022
Closed
11 Nov 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.