Make National Hunt Jump Horse Racing Safer

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Make National Hunt Jump Horse Racing Safer

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There is an overwhelming sentiment in Britain that horse racing needs to be made safer in the aftermath of the 3 (7.5% of entered horses) Grand National deaths.

The government needs to conduct a review into the following areas:

Use of whips- Horses are regularly abused as jockeys disregard rules on whipping and take a small ban for their offence. Punishment should be heavier to deter jockeys, and thus protect horses.

Number of jumps per race- Surely fewer jumps would give horses fewer opportunities to sustain an injury, thus protecting them. Even a 20% reduction should save horses while not affecting the wonder of the sport.

Size (height and width) of jumps- Horses are more likely to fall and sustain an injury over larger jumps. You may find that a reduction in the jumps' size will result in fewer injuries but still create a grand spectacle.

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