Take action

We would like to thank everyone that used our special election website and made their vote count for horses. Read on to find out about other ways you can help horses.

 

We would also like to thank everyone who took the time to write to their MEPs about Written Declaration 54/2009, as well as all the MEPs that got involved and spread the word. Over half of all MEPs (405) supported the Declaration. To see a full list of MEP signatories, please download the Word document below.

 

However, we cannot lose momentum on the campaign to end the single biggest abuse of horses in Europe.

 

8 actions you can take right now:

 

1. Spread the word about the success of Written Declaration - let all of your friends and family know!

2. Write to your MEPs and thank them for their help with Written Declaration 54/2009. Why not ask them to get more involved with the campaign? MEPs are elected to be your voice in Europe and can influence policy.

3. 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 (Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005). Download a template letter now (English only - other languages to follow). Get John Dalli's contact details.

4. 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 and English. Request a postcard now.

5. 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 (01953 497262)?

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. Become an active campaigner.

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

 

Every year, 100,000 horses are transported 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.