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Every year, tens of thousands of horses are transported long-distance across Europe for slaughter. The terrible conditions endured during these long journeys mean that they suffer from disease, dehydration, exhaustion and injury - all for a needless trade. The infrastructure already exists to make slaughter at source and a carcase trade possible. Find out more about these journeys here

　

We cannot lose momentum on the campaign to end the single biggest abuse of horses in Europe. Please join our campaign and add your voice to ours today.

 

 

8 actions you can take right now:

 

1. Write to the European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, John Dalli. He is responsible for any amendments made to the legislation covering the transport of horses to slaughter (EU Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005). Download a template letter now (English only - other languages to follow). Get John Dalli's contact details.

 

2. Contact your MEP and ask them to follow up the European Commission for a response to the Written Declaration.

 

3. Send a postcard to the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso asking him to stop this unnecessary suffering. These are available in French, German and English. Request a postcard now.

 

4. Raise awareness in Europe. Although we already have support across Europe, we always need more. Please ask friends and family to get involved. If you can speak another language, why not get in touch (+44 (0)1953 497262)?

 

5. Write to your local newspaper to spread the word of this inhumane practice and to encourage people to get involved - click here to download a suggested letter.

 

6. Tweet! An increasing number of MEPs have accounts on sites like Facebook and Twitter - why not get in touch with them about the campaign?

 

7. Join the team by becoming an active campaigner.

 

8. Donate and help us to continue with the campaign.