First Horse Dies At The Grand National

A horse named Envoye Special died at the Grand National event at Aintree, sparking outrage from animal activists who view the incident as reflective of our broken relationship with animals. This has reignited calls to shut down the race, which has a history of horse fatalities. Animal Rising plans to protest the event on Saturday to send a message against using animals for entertainment.

The Grand National is considered cruel and dangerous for the horses involved, with 15 horses dying in the main race since 2000 and a total of 60 horse deaths at the event in just over two decades. Despite its popularity with over 150,000 attendees and millions of viewers worldwide, the Grand National is facing increased scrutiny and criticism for its treatment of animals.