The horse racing industry would have you believe it's the most glamorous of sports, but for the animals involved nothing could be further from the truth.

Horse racing is a profit driven industry where horses are typically seen as expendable, being literally discarded and replaced when they are no longer profitable. Each year around 15,000 racehorses who are not fast enough to compete are sent to slaughterhouses; their meat used in pet food or for human consumption. More »

Those horses deemed good enough to race are commonly subjected to gruelling training, which can result in severe injuries, both physical and mental. Not to mention the inhumane use of whips during races and the risk of fatal injury, which is multiplied up to 20 times in jumps races. « Less

If you love horses, please pledge to never bet on cruelty.

This pledge plays a vital role — but it's only one part of the campaign. Here are some other important ways your help is needed:

• Send this pledge to friends.
• Send an instant letter to the SA and VIC Ministers for Racing, Michael Wright and Rob Hulls to ban jumps racing, arguably the cruellest aspect of the industry, immediately.
• Write a letter to the Editor of your local paper and voice your opposition to horse racing. This is especially important in the lead up to events such as the Melbourne Cup, which is supported by many people who are unaware of the cruelty.
• Animals Australia's vital campaigns to protect animals are funded entirely by donations. Please donate today and help put to end animal abuse.