Campaigners against the race say the new measures, including a reduced field size, are 'nothing more than an attempt to hide the realities of horse racing'
A number of safety measures will be introduced into the world-famous race from 2024 in a bid to make it safer for riders and horses.More than 100 people were arrested after activists from campaign group Animal Rising attempted to scale fences, with some accessing the track and trying to glue themselves to fences.
Changes include a reduced field size from 40 to 34, an earlier race time for optimum ground conditions, and course alterations to make the race safer. Dene Stansall from the group said the race "still remains cruel despite these changes that are being made for the 2024 race"."History shows that point. By the sheer volume of horses that have been killed is dangerous because each fence is different.
“Just as factory farms have rebranded themselves as free-range, or cage-free, the Jockey Club is trying to create a fanciful image of the industry.Miss Hillwood added: “The Jockey Club needs to pay attention to the 54% of Brits who say that the Grand National is cruel and find a way of showing love for these beautiful animals in a way that isn’t using or harming them.”
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