Many owners unable to keep their horses safe from fireworks – new petition calls for law change

Owners have limited ability to protect horses from fireworks even with advance warning of displays, a survey has found, as new calls are made for the Government to tighten relevant legislation.

Redwings has published more analysis of its research involving more than 5,000 people, having released a preliminary report in February , and created a new Government petition calling for change.

“There is compelling evidence that the ability of owners to keep their horses safe is limited when fireworks are set off nearby, even with advance notice,” a Redwings spokesperson said. “The data shows stabled horses are still vulnerable when fireworks are set off and at risk of injury, illness or even death. A third (33%) of horses sustaining long-term injury or illness were stabled at the time.”