Posted: 19th February 2025 | Back to news feed
More than 95% of horse owners want to see tighter regulation of fireworks according to the findings of our recent survey. #KeepHorsesInMind
Over 5,000 responses from across the UK were received for the survey, conducted by Redwings, which was developed to gather evidence of firsthand experiences and owner attitudes to the impact of fireworks on the horses in their care.
Tragically, the survey revealed that more than 130 horses in the care of respondents had died due to fireworks, with some people sharing that they have lost more than one horse as a result.
The findings were presented to Minister Justin Madders, Parliamentary Under-secretary of State at the Department for Business and Trade, during a meeting with five members of the Fireworks Working Group – a coalition of both people and animal-welfare charities, including Redwings - on Tuesday 4th February.
Thank you to everyone who took part or helped spread the word!
For the full survey results, click here.
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