Posted: 14th January 2025 | Back to news feed
It’s hoped a survey about fireworks which was launched by Redwings last month will top 5,000 responses by its closing date on Sunday (19th January).
Over 4,300 people have already had their say on how fireworks impact them and their horses, and anyone who still wishes to do so is urged to share their views.
The horse welfare charity, which is one of the biggest in the UK, is asking people who are over 16, live in the UK and have at least one horse, pony, donkey or mule in their direct care, to take the approximately six-minute survey, which is anonymous. The link to the survey is here.
Earlier this year Redwings launched their ‘Keep Horses In Mind’ campaign to raise awareness of the impact fireworks can have on horses.
The second reading of Sarah Owen MP’s private members bill which seeks to update current fireworks legislation takes place on Friday (17th January), and a meeting of representatives from the Fireworks Working Group – a coalition of both people and animal welfare-focussed charities, including Redwings – is taking place with Minister Justin Madders, Parliamentary Under-secretary of State at the Department for Business and Trade next month.
Redwings’ Campaigns and Policy Manager Helen Whitelegg said: “We’ve been delighted by the response to the survey so far and it would be amazing if we could reach 5,000 responses over the next few days.
“We want to hear from people with as wide a variety of experience and opinions on fireworks as possible, so that robust and representative insights can be collected and shared with parliamentarians, policy makers and others. Even owners whose horses aren't usually affected by fireworks are encouraged to complete the survey to help us reflect an accurate picture.
“If you are yet to fill the survey in, please do so by the Sunday deadline, so you can have your say.”
YOU CAN FILL IN THE SURVEY HERE.
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