Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Completely ban the use of whips in horse racing
Closed
85 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should ban the use of whips on race horses by jockeys. Research has found that horses are as vulnerable as humans to pain caused by whips. It's time to put an end to this cruel and unnecessary practise.
Timeline
| 26 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
85
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
26 Jan 2023
Closed
26 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.