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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Alex Lockwood

Why did we protest at the Grand National? To finally make Britain talk about our treatment of animals

Animal Rising activists attempting to invade the race course ahead of the Grand National.
Animal Rising activists attempting to invade the race course ahead of the Grand National. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

As a country of people who love animals, it shocks and saddens many of us that watching a horse break their neck on national TV is still considered entertainment. That’s why 300 people from Animal Rising went to Aintree on Saturday to stop the Grand National.

We did not fully succeed, and – like last year – more horses died. Hill Sixteen fell at the first fence and died of its injuries. Hill Sixteen’s death followed those of two others at Aintree last week. We mourn the loss of these animals.

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