21/09/2025
🚨 The Hidden Impact of Fireworks on Horses 🚨
Last Saturday night, we were given just one hours notice that fireworks were going to be set off less than 500m from our yard.
What followed was 20 minutes of loud, relentless bangs that sent our entire herd of 7 horses into absolute panic.
They ran frantically around the track in terror, desperately trying to escape a threat they couldn’t understand.
It took over two hours afterwards to settle them enough that we felt safe to leave, meaning we weren’t able to head home until nearly midnight.
The next morning, we were devastated to find the aftermath of that fear:
Every single one of the herd has existing health issues, making the impact even more serious. All seven of them were clearly feeling the emotional and physical impacts of the stress and exertion.
They were all showing physical signs of issues from mild stiffness to a potentially rotated pelvis and hopping lameness.
💥 Fireworks might last minutes for humans – but for animals, they cause hours of panic, days of pain, and sometimes even lifelong damage.
Horses are prey animals, and when terrified, their instinct is to run – which can lead to devastating injuries or even fatalities.
We’re not sharing this to ruin anyone’s fun, but to raise awareness:
✨ Please think about the animals nearby before setting off fireworks.
✨ Communicate with local yards, farms, and pet owners well in advance so steps can be taken to keep animals safe.
✨ Consider low-noise or silent fireworks, which are just as beautiful without causing fear and suffering.
Last Saturday night’s trauma and the effects that we are still dealing with a week later, could have been avoided with just a little more care and awareness.
We don’t want any other animals – or their owners – to go through what we did. ❤️
