Recent content by mylord

All I can say to that is that I am not one of them. Again though, that sort of thing happens anyway! My point being stopping sales doesn't change the fact that some horses in the world are neglected. Is this what you think? What about (a scenario) Mothers take their kids for a couple of riding...

I am just one person in a world of millions. Buying the odd horse and pony because I feel sorry for it won't stop it from happening. Lots of dealers (not all) etc run mares in fields and along river banks with colts and stallions, a few banned sales won't stop it. Most of the dealers buy...

Yes I have been round the lorry parks and yes there are a lot of pitiful creatures there...does it matter who owns them? The fact is this happens all the time be it joe public, gypsies, dealers and the like...the point is, what happens to them if the public don't get a chance to buy these horses...

Yes, you have a point. I don't live far from Watton and I do agree that it is very inconvenient to the people and businesses who are in the vicinity...I wouldn't like it either. I am just really making a point on sales in general to be honest.

I agree with everything you say. That is why it annoys me. Previous threads and forums have been against sales. I am not saying that they are all treated badly, this is not the case at all. I enjoy going to Watton, it has it's moments and not always good to see certain things! But this is the...

Well, looks like Watton Horse Sale has been cancelled. I just wanted to say that the way most (not all) gypsies and dealers etc treat their horses is awful and Watton is no exception...however, now that everyone has complained and got the sale cancelled (because we are all such caring horse...