Last minute: the Jockey Marie Vélon is scandalous with a statement: “One day, we will feel ashamed of keeping animals in zoos and ridicule them with our laughs” – it reveals a daring project to create a stud farm with professional animal care.

Marie Vélon, jockey and activist for animal welfare, recently provoked a real upheaval in the world of sport and animal protection with a poignant declaration. In an interview, she expressed her deep concern concerning the treatment of animals in zoos and predicted a future where humans will become aware of the injustice to maintain animals in captivity only for entertainment.

A meaningful declaration

During this interview, Vélon said: “One day, we will understand that animals have no language, and we will be ashamed of keeping them in zoos and ridicule them with our laughs. No one should have to sleep on the concrete of a zoo or be exhibited as a show.” These words shocked many listeners and have opened a debate on how we treat wild animals in zoological parks around the world.

Marie Vélon, who grew up observing the difficulties facing animals in inappropriate environments, insisted that respect for animal rights involves a better understanding of their needs and their suffering. “We must reassess our practices and rethink the way we interact with living beings who share our planet,” she added.

A revolutionary stud project

But Marie Vélon is not satisfied with simple declarations. She unveiled a daring project: the construction of aHaras dedicated to horses, where animals can live in a natural environment and receive high quality veterinary care. This stud farm, which will be located in France, will not be content to provide a pleasant living space for horses, but will also offer health services for all animals, with qualified veterinarians and specialized staff.

The objective of this stud farm is to create an environment where animals are treated with dignity and respect. “Here, they will have all the space necessary to flourish and live in complete freedom. It is an initiative to offer a better life to our four-legged companions, far from the cages and confinements of the zoos,” she said.

This project already arouses the interest of many people, both in the world of equestrian sport and in that of animal protection. Indeed, Marie Vélon not only wishes to improve the quality of life of animals, but also to make the public aware of the need to create sanctuaries and spaces where animals are not considered to be living shows, but as sensitive beings who deserve all our attention.

A wave of support

Since the announcement of this project, Marie Vélon has received numerous messages of support from the animal community, animal rights defenders and some of her colleagues from the equestrian world. The reaction to his declaration and his initiative has been largely positive, with many supporters stressing the importance of this approach in a context where animal welfare is often relegated to the background.

“I am proud to contribute to a change that goes beyond my role as jockey. Equestrian sport and animal protection can coexist. And this stud farm will be proof that a future respectful of animals is possible,” concluded Marie Vélon.

The future of the project

The project is still in the planning phase, but Marie Vélon hopes to be able to start construction in the coming months. It counts on the support of citizens, animal associations and public institutions to make this dream a reality.

This stud farm project is an important step towards collective awareness on how we treat animals and their right to a dignified life. Marie Vélon intends to make her voice heard and change mentalities, one action at a time.