'Horrific' death of pregnant horse prompts call for crackdown on sulky racing

The Government needs to clamp down on sulky racing, and gardaí need to go after cruel horse owners, following "persistent neglect of animals in urban areas", the Seanad has heard.

Senator Chris Andrews said it is particularly prevalent in Dublin among horse owners who claim to love their animals.

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