Aintree Racecourse Made Safer For Horses

The Grand National at Aintree is undergoing significant changes to improve horse safety. Organizers have replaced hard wooden fence posts with softer plastic birch to reduce the risk of injury. Despite these changes, the race has faced criticism for animal cruelty, with high fall rates and fatalities in recent years. Additional modifications include moving the start line and leveling landing zones. World Horse Welfare supports these changes but advocates for fewer horses in the race. The upcoming Grand National will test these new safety measures.

What material has replaced the hard wooden posts in the fences at Aintree?

• Metal

• Foam

• Rubber

• Plastic Birch

What percentage of horses have fallen in the Grand National over the last three years?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 10%

What is one of the reasons for the changes made to the Grand National race?

• To increase the race distance

• To make the race more challenging

• To address claims of animal cruelty

• To attract more participants

What change has been made to the start of the Grand National race?

• It has been moved closer to the grandstand

• It has been moved 90 yards forward

• It has been delayed by 10 minutes

• It has been moved to a different location

What is the charity World Horse Welfare's suggestion for the number of horses in the race?

• Reduce to 20

• Reduce to 30

• Increase to 50

• Keep at 40