Prince Harry is working on a new TV series that revolves around polo but PETA is unhappy, with the animal rights organisation expressing concerns about the poor treatment of the horses used during the elitist sport.
When asked by Newsweek for their reaction to the Archewell Productions polo show announcement, PETA Vice President of Programmes and Operations Elisa Allen said: “Polo involves many of the harsh practices horses are prominently subjected to in the horse racing world, including the use of whips that sting and sharp metal spurs that dig into their sides.”
“Horses are accidentally hit in the head or jaw with the mallet and sustain ankle injuries from being yanked forcefully to make sharp turns and driven hard by competitive, aggressive riders.”
Once the horses are no longer able to compete, similar to racing, “many are killed, discarded, or sent off to slaughter,” says Ms Allen.
Prince Harry’s show hasn’t even hit the airwaves yet but is already facing a fierce backlash from campaigners. .
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In 2020, Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working members of the Royal Family before relocating to the US. The now live in Montecito, California.
The Sussexes soon began carving out careers away from the Royal Family, most significantly signing a multi-year deal with Netflix worth a reported $100million.
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