so what is the grand national  It is a group of forty horses who are forcibly put in a race that is too dangerous for any horse Often they are not fully grown and are at risk of falling or too old The Rspca have said that the race needs to change Horses may die breaking their necks or back as the jumps are too high and may die immediately or will have to be put to sleep during or after the race Some horses may be drugged before the race to mask previous injuries the industry treats these animals are commodities not living feeling beings Many retired horses may be sent to the abbatoir after the race One jump called Bechems brook is known as the most dangerous jump and has racked up many deaths but the officials refuse to remove it Some horses are drugged to make them run faster So next time you see a deal to to to the Grand national for the weekend take a moment to think about what you are supporting unnecessary cruelty to horses who dont stand a chance and the jockeys know this