Jumps Racing

The unacceptably high risk to the welfare of horses involved in jumps racing makes this sport nothing more than legalised cruelty.

Jumps Racing

Victoria and South Australia are the last two states in Australia to continue running jumps racing events. All other states have either banned or abandoned the sport. Despite numerous reviews into the safety and viability of jumps racing, and subsequent revisions to hurdles to make them safer, the horrific injuries incurred by horses, which often result in death, continue to occur every jumps season.

Horses that compete in jumps races in Victoria are retired or failed flat race horses. Owners and trainers of jumps horses more often than not risk the welfare of their horse to recoup money spent on its early career. This is totally unacceptable and shows a blatant disregard for animal welfare.

The racing industry in Victoria must provide alternatives for retired or failed flat race horses including a comprehensive re-homing strategy.

The needless and inhumane death of countless jumps racing horses has to stop.

How you can help

Become a Political Animal

  • Ask your prospective representatives how they would address these animal welfare issues. Find your local MP or candidate here.
  • Contact the Minister for Racing Rob Hulls to voice your opposition to jumps racing.
  • If jumps racing occurs in your area, write to your local council asking them to not allow jumps racing at your local track.
  • Stop attending race events that incorporate jumps racing.

What we want

The Minister for Racing in Victoria has the power to put an end to jumps racing. Become a Political Animal and show your opposition to jumps racing. The racing industry in Victoria must provide an alternative to jumps racing for retired or failed flat race horses including an acceptable re-homing program. Help the RSPCA today and become a voice for jumps horses. 

Write to your local MP