Petition updateBan horse racing in the UK and Ireland before more horses purposelessly die13 year old horse dead - how many more will suffer before we say enough?
Chloe SharrattBurton-on-trent, ENG, United Kingdom
Apr 8, 2025

Another life lost. Celebre D’Allen, a 13-year-old horse, died after being pushed far beyond his limits during a race he should never have been in. At an age when most horses should be resting and cared for, he was forced to compete - and it cost him his life.

Despite showing clear signs of fatigue and distress, jockey Micheal Nolan continued to push Celebre D’Allen after the penultimate fence, when the horse had nothing left to give and was visibly losing ground. This isn’t just a mistake - it’s neglect. The racing authorities acknowledged this by handing Nolan a 10-day suspension. But a short suspension won’t bring Celebre D’Allen back - and it won’t stop this from happening again.

This is not an isolated incident. It’s part of a system that values profit over animal welfare, speed over safety, and tradition over compassion.

We need your voice. We need your support.

Sign and share this petition to ban horse racing and protect horses from this cruel and outdated industry. Every signature brings us one step closer to justice.

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