§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what arrangements his Department makes to issue licences for show jumping events; if such licences stipulate the height and type of jump or any other obstacles; and what inspection or enforcement his Department carries out of show jumping events;
(2) what arrangements are made for his Department's officials to inspect the condition of show jumping horses or the suitability of the type and height of jumps at major show jumping events; what guidance his Department gives to official bodies representing show jumping on the welfare implications of show jumping courses to horses; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleNone. However, I understand that anyone wishing to run an event under the rules of the British Show Jumping Association must apply to the association for authority to do so, and must run the event according to those rules. The welfare of show jumping horses, like that of all domestic and captive animals, is
Year Prosecutions Results Sentence 1986 5 4 convictions 1 × 1 year's imprisonment 1 × 2 months' imprisonment 1 acquittal 1 × £400 fine and costs 1 × conditional discharge for 12 months 1987 0 1988 1 1 conviction £100 fine 1989 1 1 conviction 9 months' imprisonment suspended for 2 yea: 1990 1 Bound over 1991 4 3 convictions 1 × 8 months' imprisonment (6 suspended and 2 to be served) 1 defendant died after committal 1 × bound over in £100 1 × conditional discharge for 2 years 1992 1 discontinued 1993 2 1 conviction 6 months' imprisonment 1 acquittal