ANIMAL Aid has been able to discover the names of 83 horses that have died as a result of racing in Britain in the first half of this year.

Animal Aid believes that there is a need for an independent body to get to grips with the suffering that is so prominent in racing – not only horse deaths but issues including the use of the whip, starting stalls and much more.

Animal Aid’s government e-petition has been signed by more than 80,000 people. Readers who wish to see the government take action can add their names to the petition by visiting animalaid.org.

uk/horse-petition Fiona Pereira Animal Aid