Petition
Ban horse racing in the UK to protect animal welfare
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to ban horse racing in the UK due to ongoing concerns about animal welfare, including injuries, fatalities, and the use of practices that cause unnecessary harm to horses.
Horse racing in the UK raises ongoing animal welfare concerns that current regulations have not fully addressed. Horses face high-risk conditions, including intense training, racing at speed, and whip use, leading to avoidable injuries and deaths. Organisations such as the RSPCA and Animal Aid highlight these issues. As public attitudes evolve, many question whether the sport aligns with modern welfare standards.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action:
Ban horse racing in the UK and fund transition to lifelong horse welfare safely. Ban horse racing in the UK and fund transition to lifelong horse welfare safely.
Ban horse racing in the UK and fund transition to lifelong horse welfare safely. Ban horse racing in the UK and fund transition to lifelong horse welfare safely.
Timeline
| 11 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 May 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.