The Grand National is a particularly hazardous event that has killed 38 horses since 1997, 11 in the race itself. The race lasts 3 days and the course is designed to 'present a white-knuckle entertainment for a public which has learnt to associate the National course in particular with the 'thrilling spectacle' of horses crashing to the ground.' Please help stop this poor excuse for a sport.

We the undersigned believe that no matter how much welfare standards for the Grand National improve it is still morallly wrong for it to be held. We therefore call for a complete ban of this race.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter,