The My Lovely Horse charity has condemned a recent illegal horse race held on the main street of Bruff, County Limerick, Ireland, sharing a shocking video of the event on social media. The charity expressed deep disappointment at the crowd’s enthusiastic support for the dangerous and cruel activity, calling it “heartbreaking” and questioning the state of the country’s attitudes toward animal welfare.

In response, My Lovely Horse is urging the public to sign their petition demanding stronger regulations and the establishment of a dedicated Garda animal crime unit to prevent such incidents. The viral video has sparked widespread outrage, garnering hundreds of shares and nearly 1,000 comments, highlighting the urgent need for improved animal protection measures in Ireland.