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
Read MoreRacehorse Retirement Plan
Read our proposal to Racing Australia calling for 1% of all betting turnover to establish a retirement plan. Read more
Read MoreTwo-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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Read MoreBecome a Volunteer
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
Why you should avoid sending your horse to a sale wherever possible
Friday 13th March 2020, the day of the last Echuca horse sale. A day that was lucky for […]
Read MoreFrom the perceived prestige of the Magic Millions to the notorious Meramist slaughterhouse
Seven year old gelding Soviet was purchased by Gai Waterhouse for $270,000 in 2016. He was raced across […]
Read MoreAustralia’s Horse Trade – Stories from Meramist
CPR has received animal welfare incident reports from Meramist slaughterhouse in Caboolture QLD through a Right to Information […]
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