The Dark Side of Racing:
What the Promoters Don't Want You to See

Horse Racing Photos and Videos

All photos courtesy of Animal Aid, UK

Don't Back the Cruelty: Racing Video (courtesy of Animal Aid, UK)

Animal Aid: "Every year around 300 horses are raced to death in Britain. To drive home the reality of Thoroughbred horse suffering and death, Animal Aid has produced a powerful 90-second web film. Most people regard horse racing as a harmless sport in which the animals are willing participants who thoroughly enjoy the thrill. 'Don't Back the Cruelty' shows a series of real on-course equine deaths." Although this particular video shows racing over jumps, racing on the flat also claims a great many lives.

Death of Eight Belles at the 2008 Kentucky Derby

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Collision and Death: Racing Video

Many horses die on the track every year as a result of fatal accidents, among other reasons. This video documents a horrible collision between two horses who had no possibility of preventing it. More cruel and unnecessary deaths, just for the benefit of the racing industry.

Kentucky Faces Crisis of Unwanted Horses

		Kentucky, the Thoroughbred capital of the world, is being overrun with thousands of horses no one wants. New laws are making it difficult to send horses off to slaughterhouses when they are no longer suitable for racing or work. As a result, auction houses are being overrun with the animals and rescue organizations have more horses than they can take care of.
Photo and audio: AP

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