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Horse sense: RSPCA seminar shines spotlight on horse welfare
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
The RSPCA’s 2023 Animal Welfare Seminar gets underway today, bringing together experts to share knowledge and insights about improving horse welfare in Australia.
“Unpopular and unnecessary”: studies show no reason for whips in racing
Thursday, 29th October 2020
RSPCA Australia has welcomed a new study that calls into question the use of whips in horse racing, and strengthens the case for whip-free racing.
RSPCA demands action to end widespread tongue tie use in horse racing
Tuesday, 10th July 2018
The RSPCA is calling on all Australian horse racing codes to address the widespread use of tongue ties due to the serious and unnecessary animal welfare issues they are inflicting on horses
Love a party, but hate horses being whipped? The RSPCA says you’re not alone
Monday, 6th November 2017
While racegoers and punters are anticipating the race that stops the nation, the RSPCA has launched its ‘Love Parties, Hate Whips’ camp
The RSPCA’s ‘Birthday Wish List’ on behalf of Aussie horses
Tuesday, 1st August 2017
Traditionally, the 1st of August is recognised in the Southern Hemisphere as every horse’s birthday.
