Two horses put down and 100 others removed from ‘awful conditions’
“It’s shocking to have to remove more than 100 horses for their welfare as well as a mixture of other animals”
News on the workings of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, from rescuing horses who have become welfare cases to their involvement with hunting.
“It’s shocking to have to remove more than 100 horses for their welfare as well as a mixture of other animals”
The ponies were first spotted on Saturday (8 August) and were taken to a field but the escaped once again
The trio have been inspired to take on the challenge by the animals they help and looming concerns over a worsening horse crisis
‘I nursed him overnight and I was in love, I knew I had to give him a home’
‘We’d like to do some bigger shows with him and her ambition is to qualify him for Horse of the Year Show’
‘We understand the three horses are there without permission, and we’re eager to find an owner to avoid more welfare problems’
The videos and pictures have been widely condemned on social media
The malnourished filly, who was discovered by walkers, was thought to be around five months old
‘Who knows what this poor mare had been through in her life’
The filly was born to a mare who had been rescued from neglect
While visitor centres are closed and events cancelled, activities including sponsorship, donations, and art sales could help raise vital funds with support from the public
The charity is caring for 842 horses, with numbers expected to increase
The six-part series launches on Channel 4 on Saturday (21 March)
‘If the pony was to lose its balance when the vehicle went round a corner or stopped suddenly, he could have injured himself significantly’
The charity said the gelding is a ‘cheeky chap’ who is ‘full of fun’
Members of the public had been concerned about the horses’ welfare