"They Shoot Horses Don't They?"

Our folklore portrays Australians as having a special bond with horses but this clashes with the truth. Many Australian horses will suffer as a result of poor management, inappropriate training methods, deliberate exploitation or simply through general misuse. As supposedly the greatest horse loving nation in the world we are, on a day to day basis, failing to live up to this romanticised image. This manuscript provides a balanced overview of the many issues relating to the treatment of Australia’s horses.

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Support for "They Shoot Horses Don't They":

"Thanks so much for thinking of me when you reprinted your book. I actually did get my hands on a copy through a local store in the end and found it fascinating (and saddening). A great read that I will be recommending to people now that I know it is in circulation again. Thanks for the good work you do, publicising these things! Regards,
Colleen O’Brien, President" Victorian Brumby Association 14/10/2009

‘Thank you for sending me the draft chapters and proposal for They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? I had of course already read your fine article on this topic in Animals Today.

You have done an enormous amount of research, and have uncovered facts that opened my eyes to the plight of horses in Australia, and I am sure would do the same for virtually every reader. Australians think that horses are much loved animals, and treated much better than other animals. You have exploded this myth. This is a book that needs to be published.’
Dr Peter Singer, author of Animal Liberation and ethicist

‘It is an excellent book and we will consider sponsoring it.’
Phil Spilby, Head of Publications, International League for the Protection of Horses, United Kingdom

‘The treatment of horses is often romanticised in Australia, yet just looking at the RSPCA figures for neglect, and remembering my own visit to the horse abattoir at Peterborough in South Australia a few years ago, I think the real story must be told.

I think it is so important that all of this material has been put together in a very ‘readable’ format. The significant amount of research you have undertaken means the book will make a sound contribution to public knowledge of the current plight of so many horses.’
Glenys Oogjes, Director, Animals Australia

'I found your book in my in tray when I came back to my office this morning – and am most impressed! Obviously it is a labour of love, and a comprehensive review of all aspects of horse welfare in your country. I will read it first then place in it our library. At first glance I think we could learn some lessons from you…'
JR Smales, Chief Executive of The International League for the Protection of Horses, United Kingdom

'My name is Georgia and I am from Sydney, Australia. [My sister’s horse] is a ex-racehorse horse from DCH animal adoptions. They rescued him from going to the knackery. What really sickened me is the number of perfectly healthy horses (like my sisters) horse are going to the doggers each year because of the over breeding in the racing industry. My sister’s horse is the most beautiful boy and is worth far more then the $300 he was bought for. I just want to say thank you on behalf of many Australian horse owners that you spent so much time and effort revealing the truth about what really happens in the Australian horse industry.'Georgia, aged 15

‘The book is the most comprehensive and accurate work I have read.’
Peter Fischer, President of the National League for the Protection of Horses, Australia

'Thank you for express mailing your book to me. It was just what I needed to complete my brumby assignment for TAFE… I am so glad you have written it. All the best with your next book.'
Kerrie Lewis, Riding instructor

'Great news! Bronte has received a letter from the Science Teachers’ Association of Queensland notifying her that she has won an award for her research project…Bronte won the award, presented at the University of Queensland. Thank you for your input by creating your fab book. I admire your motivation and stamina needed to create such a great book…'
Deb Harding

Recommended by:

Peter Huntington, Jane Myers and Elizabeth Owens in Horse sense: The guide to horse care in Australia and New Zealand, 2^nd ed, 2004 (The number one horse husbandry guide in Australia)

Mentioned in The Horse in Australia, by Fiona Carruthers, Random House, North Sydney, NSW, 2008