SIR – It may not cost Worcester News feature writer Jamie Ross “an arm and a leg” to get in to Worcester Racecourse (My Favourite Place in Worcester”, Your Life, Worcester News, October 22), but, earlier this month, the racecourse cost a horse called Quadrato his life after he fell and broke a leg. Quadrato’s death followed those of Catcher In The Bog (in August) and Cruise Control (in June), who both suffered fatal injuries during races at Worcester.

In fact, in the past six years, 29 horses have died or been put to death at Worcester Racecourse after suffering appalling injuries such as broken legs and necks.

More than 400 horses are fatally injured on British racecourses every year and well over 10,000 are slaughtered annually in the UK and Ireland after failing to make the grade as racers or when their racing days are over.

This is the far from the “inexpensive” price that horses pay for Jamie’s “day at the nags” and is why many people are now no longer attending or betting on horse racing, after learning of the suffering and slaughter involved.

Worcestershire Vegans and Veggies is dedicated to bringing about a more humane society, both in terms of the food we eat and how animals are treated in general, which is why one of our campaigns is for an end to the horse racing industry.

Anyone who is interested in switching to a more humane diet and lifestyle can contacted us at info@worcsveg.org.uk, on 01562 700043 or via our website at worcsveg.org.uk.

And full information on horses killed on British racecourses can be found at horsedeathwatch.com

RONALD LEE Communications Officer Worcestershire Vegans and Veggies