Thousands sign petition against Velká pardubická jump after latest horse death

Ten thousand people have signed a petition calling for the abolition of the famously difficult Taxis jump at Pardubice race track in East Bohemia. The petition was first launched in 2020 following the death of a horse taking part in the venue’s Velká pardubická steeplechase. The small Democratic Green Party – For Animal Rights is behind the campaign.

It was revived following the death of another horse in last weekend’s edition of the race, which is considered one of the toughest steeplechases in Europe.

The race’s operators say a review of this year’s edition will be carried out.