Pictures and stories of ponies and other animals killed on the roads of the New Forest are sadly not rare — but seven equids died in two incidents last month. H&H speaks to those involved trying to protect the ponies
MORE animal deaths on the New Forest roads have highlighted the need for drivers to be aware of their surroundings and to drive in accordance with road conditions.
Three donkeys were killed in a collision with a van on 12 December, while four ponies died as a result of a collision with a 4×4 on 31 December.
“I’m determined, to save horses’ lives and people’s lives, because no one deserves to lose their horse like I lost
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
