The Coalition For The Protection Of Racehorses was established to advocate for racehorses. Our strategic plan includes investigations, research, public awareness campaigns and political lobbying.
Jumps Racing
Join us in the fight to ban this dangerous “sport” in ALL Australian states. Read more
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Racehorse Retirement Plan
Read our proposal to Racing Australia calling for 1% of all betting turnover to establish a retirement plan. Read more
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Two-year-old Racing
Horses are not skeletally mature until five years of age. Subsequently, a significant number sustain injuries in their first year of racing and do not return. Read more
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Become a CPR supporter now, by signing up to make monthly donations. Learn more about how your donation helps. Read more
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Our team is run entirely by dedicated volunteers, who are members of the public just like you. If you are concerned about the welfare of horses in the racing industry and would like to help, please get in touch.
Latest News
Randwick City Councillor Joins Calls To Withdraw All Support Of Horse Racing
Randwick City Councillor Philipa Veitch will on Tuesday 26 November put forward a strong motion to condemn the […]
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What Happened On Cup Day Where The World Wasn’t Watching
Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington has come under intense scrutiny for causing six horse deaths in as many […]
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Lowest Melbourne Cup Carnival Attendance since 1997
Horse racing is facing a downturn. The figures speak for themselves. Although this year has seen a larger […]
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