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The market grows while parliament debates: the €491 billion plant-based sector suggests the future has already been chosen
03/07/2026 - Global figures for the plant-based sector reflect a cultural shift already under way. The bill to ban the slaughter of equids would bring Italy in step with the times
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Illegal street racing in Italy becomes an international issue: The Sun interviews the president of IHP
02/07/2026 - The prestigious British tabloid The Sun has cited IHP as its primary source for its recent investigation into the phenomenon of the so-called Italian ‘zoomafia’.
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Future international vets in Montaione: the partnership between IHP and Doctors in Italy is renewed
28/06/2026 - The strong partnership between IHP and the renowned international programme ‘Doctors in Italy’ continues to thrive. Once again in 2026, our Rescue Centre in Montaione (Florence) is opening its doors to young university students from all over the world for a truly unique educational experience.
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Horse-drawn carriages: what the regulations stipulate
24/06/2026 - Here are the current restrictions, as set out in by-laws and regulations, in the main cities where horses are still used to transport tourists today.
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Catania: large-scale raid on ‘stables of horror’: 13 horses rescued from illegal horse racing
22/06/2026 - A large-scale operation by the State Police in Catania has led to the seizure of 13 horses being kept in unauthorised stables and to charges being brought against seven people for animal cruelty, inappropriate housing and possession of banned performance-enhancing drugs.
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Royal Ascot: the reality behind the hats and the elegance
20/06/2026 - Royal Ascot, one of the most important horse racing events in Britain and indeed worldwide, masks a reality marked by the suffering of horses with pomp and luxury. This is highlighted by figures from Animal Aid, which report 154 horses dying on the track, 641 offences involving the misuse of the whip and 811 horses sent to slaughter in the UK in 2025 alone.
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From the hell of illegal racing to freedom: the story of Famosa dei Colli and Livingstone Or
19/06/2026 - After eleven years of legal ordeal and a verdict that came too late due to the statute of limitations, IHP has taken in two former trotters rescued from the illegal racing circuit in Lucera. A new life now begins for them, but the association reminds us: “Justice comes too late; we need everyone’s support to protect the survivors”. LUCERA (FG) – A story that encapsulates the tragedy of horse exploitation, the slowness of the Italian justice system and, fortunately, the value of redemption. It is the story of Famosa dei Colli (born 2002) and Livingstone Or (born 2005), two former trotters from the world of horse racing, who are now finally safe thanks to the intervention of IHP.
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Fire at Treviso Racecourse: 6 horses dead. IHP files a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office
17/06/2026 - Un incendio divampato ieri pomeriggio ha distrutto una scuderia dell’ippodromo Sant’Artemio. Sei cavalli sono rimasti uccisi dal fumo e dalle fiamme, intrappolati nei box. IHP ha depositato un esposto alla Procura della Repubblica al fine di accertare eventuali responsabilità. L'ippodromo di Treviso è stato al centro di polemiche e di segnalazioni per la sicurezza e la gestione delle strutture
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Tongue-tying in horse racing
15/06/2026 - In horse racing, particularly in flat races, it is common practice to tie a horse’s tongue, in certain circumstances and for certain horses in particular. There are two reasons given for this practice: to help the horse breathe more easily during the race and to prevent the horse from sticking its tongue over the bit, thereby failing to respond to the jockey’s commands.
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When New York was drowning in manure: the historical lesson that refutes objections to the horse law
12/06/2026 - The “Great Manure Crisis” of the late 19th century shows that changes which seem economically impossible become inevitable once society develops a new awareness. The same applies to the proposed Italian legislation seeking to ban the slaughter of horses.
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