About this episode
The episode discusses the call for a ban on sulky racing and horse-drawn carriages in urban areas with experts in animal welfare.
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launched its 2026-2030 strategy today. In it, they call for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in major urban areas, and the ban of sulky racing on public roads. Joining Andrea to discuss is Martina Kenny, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue and Catriona Lowry, the Reluctant Rescuer and Deirdre Heney, Fianna Fáil Clontarf Ward Councillor and Chairperson of Dublin City Council's Animal Welfare Oversight Committee.
People in this episode
Host: Andrea
Guests: Martina Kenny, Catriona Lowry, Deirdre Heney
Topics covered
- animal welfare
- sulky racing
- urban policy
- horse-drawn carriages
- animal rights
Keywords
- sulky racing
- animal welfare
- horse-drawn carriages
- urban areas
- NSPCA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, My Lovely Horse Rescue, Fianna Fáil, Dublin City Council
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