Redwings Horse Sanctuary has urged the public to Go Low and choose quieter fireworks as Bonfire Night (5 November) approaches.The charitys advice follows the closure of a government public consultation on the sale and use of fireworks earlier this month (7 October) and now that fireworks are on general sale to the public ahead of Guy Fawkes Night and Diwali.Redwings message is backed by charity ambassador Olivia Bowen whose friends horse died after being scared by loud fireworks let off nearby. Redwings has also lost three rescued residents due to fireworks in the past. Television personality and businesswoman Olivia used low-noise fireworks at her wedding to fellow Love Island star Alex.When planning the wedding it was either low fireworks or no fireworks, she said. Having horses or being around them my whole life, and having dogs, cats, any animal really, Ive always known that fireworks are absolute hell for them and no part of me wanted to get involved in that.Its such an easy switch. You still get these beautiful lights, you still get the amazing celebration, but youre also not harming animals and not scaring animals. Animals die from firework noise, and the fear and the anxiety. A friends horse had a heart attack and died in their field from being so scared and fearful of fireworks.People need to realise its not just animal charities making noise about this, its very real and very scary.I completely back Redwings on this and I feel like if everyone spreads the word then itll make a huge difference.How to enjoy fireworks responsiblyRedwings has launched a new online hub of resources to help people Go Low and reduce potential harm to animals if they want to enjoy fireworks this year.Loud fireworks cause distress to so many animals and vulnerable people every autumn and its a time of year that many horse owners dread, said Helen Whitelegg, Campaigns and Policy Manager at the charity.In some tragic cases, as with Olivias friends horse and our own Cinders, Percy and Sprite, they can even be fatal. We know that at least 28 horses have lost their lives to fireworks since 2021.We dont want to stop seasonal celebrations and know fireworks can be beautiful, but we just need to turn the volume down. Low-noise options have evolved so much in recent years and can create a really stunning spectacle to bring everyone together without causing so much misery and harm to others.The Redwings Go Low hub includes a practical guide to choosing low-noise fireworks, with low-noise party playlists, information from a professional pyrotechnician, downloadable posters, postcards and social media artwork to encourage your neighbours to Go Low. Lead image by Shutterstock/Alexander Prokopenko Related contentHorses and fireworks: advice to help equines cope on Bonfire NightFirst Aid Week: What to do if your horse is bleeding and the signs it is an emergencyWhy are horses more prone to colic in the autumn? Vet answersDoes your horse really need to wear a rug when its wet? Equine vet advisesThe post Go Low: Public urged to choose quieter fireworks as Bonfire Night approaches appeared first on Your Horse.