Sky news today have highlighted again the horrific news of illegal stallion fights in the Philippines. Although the 3 day fight festival was banned 10 years ago by the Philippine Government the barbaric event is still very much ongoing with thousands of people turning up to bet on the outcome.
Sky News
A mare, which is in season, is tied up in a ring whilst two stallions, that are trained to fight, bite and kick by their owners are let into the arena to fight, inflicting horrendous injuries on each other.
Read the WSPA report on horse fighting and their support of banning it.
Please sign the petition here to call the Government of the Philippines to end this cruel sport.
Animal fighting is such a barbaric occupation, but then again, I’ve never enjoyed boxing either!