MEET OUR HORSE MEAT
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DARREN WEIR JIGGER VIDEO
SHOCKING FOOTAGE EXPOSES THE BRUTALITY OF HORSE RACINGThe ugly truth behind horse racing has once again been laid bare. The Victorian Racing Tribunal has released disturbing footage of disgraced Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir electrocuting terrified horses...
UK RACING INDUSTRY STRIKE
HORSE RACING INDUSTRY STRIKES TO PROTECT GAMBLING PROFITS - NOT HORSES, NOT FAMILIESThe British racing industry is up in arms – not about the welfare of horses, not about the devastation gambling addiction wreaks on families, because the government may dare to tax...
RACE HORSES’ LIVES PUT AT RISK
CHAMPION TRAINER CHRIS WALLER SPEAKS OUT...Horse racing likes to dress itself up as “the sport of kings,” but the truth is far uglier. At its core, racing is not about horses, trainers, or even punters—it’s about gambling turnover. The animals who actually put their...
PACEMAKER TACTICS IN RACING
PACEMAKERS, TEAM TACTICS & THE GREY AREAS OF HORSE RACINGHorse racing is not always as straightforward as it looks. While most punters turn up expecting a fair contest of speed, stamina, and jockey skill, the reality can be far more complicated. Take the recent...
THE DARK SIDE OF DRESSAGE
ANDREAS HELGSTRAND, ROLLKUR & THE DARK SIDE OF DRESSAGEIn November 2023, Danish broadcaster TV 2 aired an undercover investigation, Operation X: The Secrets of the Horse Billionaire, which sent shockwaves through the horse world. The documentary revealed...
HORSE RACING LOSING SOCIAL LICENCE
CHAMPAGNE. FASCINATORS. GLAMOUR.That’s the image horse racing wants you to buy. But behind the bubbles and the hats is the brutal truth: Thousands of foals bred, most never make it to the track. Horses injured, broken, and killed in front of cheering crowds....
SHANNONSIDE HORSE MEAT ABATTOIR
GOVERNMENTS RUSH TO PLACATE PEOPLE BY ANNOUNCING INQUIRIES BUT DO THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?In Ireland, the recent RTE documentary exposing horrific cruelty at the Shannonside horse abattoir sparked national outrage. The full documentary that may be found here revealed...
HORSE MEAT FRAUD IN AUSTRALIA
THE HIDDEN DANGERIn Canada, horsemeat has been fraudulently substituted for beef, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was NOT surprised. As long as horses are slaughtered within Canada (and within Australia) it is incredibly tempting for unscrupulous producers to...
BLACK CAVIAR 1 YEAR LATER
BLACK CAVIAR - BRED TO DEATHPoor Black Caviar didn’t “die peacefully,” as the headlines claimed. She died in pain, just hours after giving birth to a colt who also didn’t survive. [We first wrote about her story a year ago here.] Black Caviar was a racing legend —...
SPONSORED PETITION STATE OF VICTORIA
PETITION: DRAFT ANIMAL CARE & PROTECTION BILLWe know, we know - you are sick and tired of signing petitions BUT not all petitions are created equal. A Legislative Council petition (like this one) is an official document submitted to Victoria’s upper house of...
SPEAKING OUT SAVES HORSES
EXPOSING HORSE ABUSEHorses are vulnerable, and too often their suffering is hidden. At Meet Our Horse Meat, our mission is simple but vital: to protect horses from abuse, neglect, and slaughter.2 RECENT CASES Recent cases highlight the importance of speaking out....
MOUNT ELIZA MAXINE FRASER NELGECT CASE
THE DARK REALITY BEHIND THE GLAMOUR OF HORSE RACINGPhoto credit Carol AugustinusIf you are looking for information on the horse neglect case in Mount Eliza, Australia involving Maxine Fraser you've come to the right place. We have so much to share we have dedicated a...
COOLMORE
THE DARK REALITY BEHIND THE GLAMOURCoolmore is one of the most powerful breeding operations in the world—owned by billionaire John Magnier, with studs (horse breeding operations) in Ireland, the U.S., and Australia. But behind the prestige lies a darker reality. The...
HORSE MEAT SCANDAL UPDATE
WHAT HAPPENS TO HORSES AFTER THEY LEAVE THE SPOTLIGHTRTÉ INVESTIGATES DOCUMENTARY "Horses Making a Killing" The footage is heartbreaking and difficult to watch — but if we all turn away, the cruelty continues in silence, unchecked and unchallenged. Watch the 1 hour TV...
STATE OF VICTORIA PETITION
PETITION: INTRODUCE THE DRAFT ANIMAL CARE & PROTECTION BILLWe know, we know - you are sick and tired of signing petitions BUT not all petitions are created equal. A Legislative Council petition (like this one) is an official document submitted to Victoria’s upper...
CHARLOTTE DUJARDIN
THREE TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST CAUGHT...In the world of dressage, few names shine brighter than Charlotte Dujardin. A three-time Olympic gold medallist, Dujardin is often hailed as a paragon of harmony, grace, and mastery between horse and rider. But behind the...
DESLEIGH FORSTER
THE INCIDENT - A FLIP? YOU BE THE JUDGE...In February 2023, Group 1-winning trainer Desleigh Forster faced serious scrutiny after she used a prohibited stock whip on a horse named Private Banker at the Eagle Farm racetrack swimming pool. The incident was not merely a...
