Conversations on Compassion

Animal Aid

Compassionate people are our kind of people and here at Animal Aid we want to empower everyone to make this world a kinder place for animals. So, each episode we invite you to join the Animal Aid team in delving into a thought provoking discussion with our guests – from celebrities, to scientists, to animal rescuers – on what living kindly means to them. We also discuss the latest positive news in the animal rights movement, answer your burning questions and have (maybe too many) conversations on the latest vegan junk food. We hope you enjoy listening to what is basically four friends gushing over cute animals and vegan burgers for an hour every fortnight, whilst also tackling some challenging topics in a positive way. read less
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Episode 10 - Ban Horse Jump Racing - Interview with Dene Stansall, ex horse racing fan, turned anti horse racing campaigner.
Mar 8 2023
Episode 10 - Ban Horse Jump Racing - Interview with Dene Stansall, ex horse racing fan, turned anti horse racing campaigner.
Dene is back for his second interview on our podcast. This time we talk about jump racing and how you can help end this cruel sport.Ban Jump RacingAnimal Aid has been the leading advocate in campaigning to end horse racing for over two decades. As an organisation with strong public support, Animal Aid is continuing to pursue that goal with a specific campaign to ban the dangerous discipline of National Hunt (jump) racing.Background – why jump racing should be bannedAnimal Aid’s innovative campaign to ban jump racing comes from our work to expose cruel racing industry practices – from the over-breeding of foals to the dangers of training and racing, and, finally, the expelling of horses with no provision made for them at the end of their racing days.  All are aspects of an animal industry that shows little respect for the animals who are in its care. The lack of protection for horses in jump racing is especially grievous and shocking.Race horse abuse has been normalised by society over generations and through various means: its promotion and coverage on TV; radio, print and online media; live attendance as an entertainment spectacle; and as a vehicle for gambling. It is not unusual for horses injured and killed on courses to be mocked and derided by people on social media – clear proof that these animals are seen, by some, primarily as money-making machines,Those who profit from racing do so at the expense of race horses, who suffer ill-treatment, injury and death. And jump racing is at the very heart of this major welfare concern.LinksBan Jump RacingPanorama DocumentaryHorsedeathwatch.comSupport Animal AidAnimal Aid Shop