RedwingsHorse Sanctuary is asking the Government to reduce the maximum permitted noise level offireworks from 120 to 90 decibels. The charity is urging anyone who would like to see improved regulation offireworksto sign its new petition.Redwings has lost three of its own rescued equine residents in the past as a result of fireworks displays. Despite efforts to keep them safe,Redwings Cinders, Sprite and Percy died in incidents relating tofireworksbeing let off near the sanctuary.We know there is widespread support for calls to tightenfireworksregulations and we hope this is a positive way for people to make their voice heard and appeal to policymakers, said Helen Whitelegg,Redwings Campaigns and Policy Manager.Redwingsis not alone in having lost much-loved horses tofireworksand the current lack of regulation also has far wider impacts, from pets, livestock and wildlife to people living with PTSD or sensory issues like autism. We fully appreciate that many people enjoyfireworks, but more balanced regulation is desperately needed.Research, including our own survey of over 5,000 UK horse owners, supports our belief that reducing the permitted noise levels forfireworkscould help to achieve that balance.The charity published a report into the findings of itsFireworksand Horses online surveyearlier this month, which attracted 5,128 responses from people across the UK during five weeks in December 2024 and January 2025.The survey was conducted as part of theirKeep Horses in Mindcampaign which aims to raise awareness of the danger posed to horses and other equines byfireworksand gather information to try to limit it.In March last year Redwings hosted a roundtable discussion to explore the viability of the Animal Welfare Act as a means of holding individuals to account in cases wherefireworksare believed to have inadvertently led to the injury or death of an animal and produceda report into its findings.They also co-hosted a drop in event for MPs alongside other members of theFireworkWorking Group and supported the delivery of a one-million-signature strong Change.org petition organised byfireworkscampaigner Julie Doone.The sound offireworks, more than the light, is believed to be the main issue for horses, which is perhaps no surprise as animals have more sensitive hearing than people and research suggests that horses ears amplify sounds by around 10- 20 decibels, continued Helen.We believe this reduction is a practical solution at a time when we know there are so many demands on government and local authority resources. We dont want to spoil peoples traditional celebrations, but we do want far fewer animals and people to be at risk of distress, injury and even death whenfireworksare let off.At 10,000 signatures the Government is obliged to respond to aUK Government and Parliamentpetition, and at 100,000 to consider it for debate.To sign and share the petition visitReduce the maximum noise level for consumerfireworksfrom 120 to 90 decibels Petitions.Lead image of used fireworks on Welsh common. Credit: Redwings Horse SanctuaryFurther readingHorses and fireworks: how to survive the season aheadConcern as National England stops dealing with reports of ragwortEquine charity on track for a rehoming recordThe post Fireworks petition launched with Bonfire Night fast approaching appeared first on Your Horse.