20 April 2007: Don't scare the horses

The Rolling Stones will be playing a concert in Belgrade in July, and the drug-taking has already been planned; but not for the band or the fans.

Preparations are underway to sedate as many as 300 horses, which are stabled at Belgrade's racecourse, to stop them being frightened during the concert. The stables will be only a few metres from the stage.

The plans have enraged animal lovers who are lobbying to have the gig moved to another venue.