The Grand National, a renowned tradition, is facing scrutiny and protests over safety and animal welfare. Animal rights activists argue that the race is cruel to horses. Additionally, the race is strenuous and dangerous for both horses and jockeys, with several equine fatalities in recent years.
Though a renowned tradition, the Grand National faces scrutiny over safety and animal welfare amid growing protests.
Flashback to 1993, when the Aintree Grand National was cancelled after two false starts. Thousands of race-goers were evacuated from the Liverpool race course today and the race abandoned after a terrorist alert. See PA story SPORT National Alert. Photo by Malcolm Croft/PA Over the past few years, animal rights protesters have stepped up their efforts to disrupt the classic steeplechase event, because of what they say is cruelty to the horses.
This has meant alterations, including a reduction in the numbers in the field from 40 to 34 , as well as reductions in the run to the first fence and the size of the 11th fence – an open ditch.Protesters announced this month they would not be disrupting the race this weekend. So, no doubt the fashion parades and the jolly course-side imbibing will continue.
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