Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan

The use of the whip in horse racing

Posted on: September 24, 2015

Channel: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Environment

Dr Paul McGreevy talks to Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan

The whip is widely used in horse racing, but can the Stewards police its use adequately?

Horse Racing and Animal Welfare: Horse deaths over jumps

Posted on: September 20, 2015

Channel: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Environment

Professor Phil McManus talks to Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan

Horse racing over jumps is dangerous and sometimes horses have to be killed after suffering devastating injuries. Does the reporting of those deaths perpetuate the activities?