Advice about stallion care

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Hi

Wondering if anyone has some advice about stallions.

A stallion has recently moved in across the road from me and I am just wondering if there are any rules about keeping a stallion in a field that borders a road.

I have to walk my gelding down the lane to my field and the stallion 'barges' the hedge, ears back and snorting. The hedge is very thin and each time he goes a little further in to it, any day now I expect him to go right through it. He does have a history of going through hedges. He barged through a hedge and electric fencing in the summer to get to my boy and kicked the *** out of him. After this incident she moved him but has brought him back for the winter.

I have asked the owner to double fence with electric fencing (didn't work last time but surely better be safe than sorry) but to date she hasn't. She says that I have to get used to it as I can't always control what other people do (i did ask politley, hate confrontation) I am just concerned that if he comes trough the hedge and joins me and my boy on the lane in the dark (no street lights) someone is going to get seriously hurt.:(

Am I being unreasonable? I am not asking her to move him, although it would make my life easier, just ensure that everyone is safe.

Any advice would be welcome.
 
Owner is an irresponsible twit who is not fit to own a stallion!! I would write a formal letter - send rcorded delivery - and keep a copy. Set out your concerns regarding the inadequate fencing and the risk to other horses/riders (and walkers) should the stallion break out! Assure her that you WILL pursue her for negligence should the stallion escape and cause ANY injury! And - just for good measure - ask for the name of her Public Liability insurer!

Unfortunately there are no laws against stupidity - but she WILL be liable for damages (and legal costs) if he escapes and causes ANY injury to anyone!
 
Stallions are like bulls, the owner knows that they can present a danger to other horses (cattle) if they escape by the sheer fact that they are entire. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all precautions are taken to ensure that the animal cannot escape. Failing to do so is negligence.

This stallion owner knows that the fence is not suitable, she is being negligent. It is awkward having to confront her but it will be even more unpleasant if the horse escapes and attacks your horse, perhaps injuring you in the process and she is landed with a vet bill at the least. Here, where I live, I'd have my pants sued off if my fencing wasn't up to the job and my horse escaped (I have 5' page wire, topped with electric tape)

Really, this needs to be addressed asap. It may be a child on a pony passing by when, not if, he does escape :( Perhaps write a letter rather than speaking to her, also perhaps a call to the BHS to ask about the situation?
 
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Excellent advice so far. I would advise you to follow exactly what JanetGeorge suggests. This is an accident waiting to happen and the owner needs to get a reality check before it is too late.
 
Thanx everyone. I will send her a letter tomorrow and contact the land owner, I suppose the more people I warn about the danger the better.

Thanx again, just needed a boost.:)
 
Agree with Janetgeorge - it always baffles me the idiots that buy stallions - usually for the wrong reasons - something about compensating for a lack of their own something!!!;) :D
This is an accident waiting to happen and it s not just your horse at risk but your own safety as well as the general publics that is at risk here!! I think you need to be blunt with the owner and say if the horse does get free you will take them to court and sue the hell out of them and so will anyone who is envolved in an accident this horse may cause - could be traffic ralated too!! Tell them they need to get proper fencing or you will report them, to who I don't know!!? - but hopefully that will scare them enough to do something!!!!!:D
 
Agree with everything said so far. It is my understanding that in the eyes of the law the stallion owner is stricty liable as it is a known fact. It might be worth pointing that out in the letter.
 
Go see a lawyer and get it written down. She really sounds like a dipstick, as she must know that if her horse gets out and attacks any animal it's a court case, surprised you didn't do that the first time.
 
I would contact your parish council, these are people who would live local and all be at risk should the stallion escape. They would contact said person and discuss the potential risk she is causing and ask her to rectify the problem. They might be able to tell you of any byelaws that could assist you.

Also on what terms does the owner rent the land ? Are stallions allowed on it, should the landowner maintain the ''fencing'' that isnt there ?

Good luck I would hate to be in your position and would carry a lunge line, lung rope on my horse, hat and body protector just incase.

Horse's are a risk let alone with idiots adding to the risk factor.
 
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