harness racing

Racehorse welfare – what’s happened since ‘The Final Race’ was aired on the ABC?

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RSPCA Australia

You might remember in October 2019, the ABC 7.30 program ‘The Final Race’ brought an unprecedented level of attention to the fate of racing horses in Australia, when they’re no longer neede

Big things are happening against whips in racing

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Heather Neil

It’s already been a big year for our work against whips in racing, and we’re not even halfway through 2017 yet. 

The week in animal welfare: Volume #7

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RSPCA Australia

Welcome back to our ‘Week in Animal Welfare’ roundup. Get comfortable in front of your keyboard, and click through to read the latest news in animal welfare:

Harness racing takes the lead in horse welfare

Published by: 
Heather Neil

“[This] decision was not taken lightly, but was made on our own initiative because we believe it is the right decision at the right time.