Petitions/Give tax breaks to racing bodies that stop horses being put down
StatusOngoing
Opened26 May 2026
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Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Introduce tax incentives for racecourses, owners and trainers who take real action to stop horses being euthanised after injuries. This must include strict welfare standards, better veterinary care, and investment in research to save horses that would otherwise be lost.

Every year, horses suffer fatal injuries on UK racecourses and are euthanised in front of the public. These deaths are not just statistics—they are preventable losses that are turning people away from the sport. Without urgent change, racing will continue to lose support and decline. Rewarding those who protect horses will save lives, rebuild public trust and bring people back. A safer sport means stronger attendance, protected jobs and greater long-term economic benefit for the UK.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Danny Kruger
1Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
3
John Milne
2John Milne MP
Horsham
3
Mr Paul Kohler
3Mr Paul Kohler MP
Wimbledon
3
Helen Maguire
4Helen Maguire MP
Epsom and Ewell
2
Aphra Brandreth
5Aphra Brandreth MP
Chester South and Eddisbury
1
Sir Iain Duncan Smith
6Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP
Chingford and Woodford Green
1
Baggy Shanker
7Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Monica Harding
8Monica Harding MP
Esher and Walton
1
Seema Malhotra
9Seema Malhotra MP
Feltham and Heston
1
Zöe Franklin
10Zöe Franklin MP
Guildford
1
Give tax breaks to racing bodies that stop horses being put down — Petitions