Ex-Racehorses
Information on Ex-Racehorses Sought
Published in: Welfare on: 9 Jun 2008The British Horseracing Authority is asking other members of the National Equine Welfare Council for information about ex-racehorses seen at sales around the country.
Many NPS members regularly attend sales, and might be able to help with the following information:
1. What is happening now?
They are seeking views from those who frequent markets etc on:
i) Are ex-racehorses being sold in markets/auctions/fairs other than Ascot Bloodstock, Tattersalls and Doncaster?
ii) Any idea on numbers over a year?
iii) Which sales have advance catalogues?
iv) Have there been any cases of concern over the past, say, five years? On the basis of the prices being reached and/or the condition of the horses and/or the sellers or buyers.
v) Do any of the NEWC members have any ex-racehorses on their books
vi) Any purchases obviously being made for meat
2. Possible action They would also be very grateful for reports on ex-racehorses being sold. Information they would like includes:
1. Date and sale
2. Registered name of horse
3. Seller and buyer where possible
4. Price achieved
5. Any comments on condition of horse
If you can provide the British Horseracing Authority with any of the above information please contact:
Annie Dodd
British Horse Racing Authority
151 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H8AL
Tel: 0207 152 0010 www.britishhorseracing.com