Jockey club hits back over welfare

Britain's Jockey Club has stressed its commitment to the welfare of racehorses in the wake of a critical report from Animal Aid.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2005 - 08:54

Britain's Jockey Club has stressed its commitment to the welfare of racehorses in the wake of a critical report from Animal Aid.

Senior vet Dr Peter Webbon described the group as “an anti-horseracing lobby” and pointed out that racing’s regulators had a “productive” relationship with animal welfare bodies.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Cheltenham Place: Aintree Place: Carlisle Place: Warwick Place: Britain Person: Dr Person: Peter Webbon Person: Webbon Organisation: Jockey Club Organisation: Britain's Jockey Club Organisation: Animal Aid Organisation: RSPCA Organisation: International League for the Protection of Horses Organisation: ILPH

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