A horse sanctuary has welcomed plans to restrict the noise of consumer fireworks in a bid to protect animals.
The government consultation, backed by Redwings Horse Sanctuary, proposes reducing the maximum noise level of consumer fireworks to reduce distress to horses and other animals.
Helen Whitelegg, campaigns manager at Redwings, said: "Having sadly experienced the loss of three much-loved rescued residents here at the sanctuary due to loud fireworks, as well as hearing from countless horse owners who have lost dear family horses, or suffered injuries themselves due to fireworks frightening their horses, we know we are not alone in dealing with the tragic outcomes when fireworks are used inappropriately."
Earlier this year, Redwings was behind a petition, which closed in March, with more than 184,000 signatures calling for the noise limit of fireworks available to the public to be reduced from 120 decibels to 90 decibels.
Jayne, a horse owner from Somerset, shared her experience after her mare Lucy was injured by fireworks in November.
She said: "I’m now terrified of what might happen if loud fireworks are let off again nearby in the future."
The consultation is open until October 7.
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