BHS livery yard Northern Ireland

[tblife]

I am just curious regarding how BHS approve livery yards? I was on a livery yard a while back which was BHS approved and it was I have to say the worst yard I have ever been on. Abusive and unhelpful, uneducated staff, historical history of livery’s leaving because of bullying and neglect.
The horses basic welfare was not met, left without water for days injury’s that weren’t attended to.
Even though I have left this yard I am extremely concerned for the welfare of the horses that are in their care. Any advice on how to take this further would be highly welcome.

 

[CMcC]

If BHS approved I would report concern to BHS.

 

[smolmaus]

I agree, reporting to the BHS would be the only option (and letting people know on the down low, you can't overstate the importance of the grapevine). Since there are only 3-4 BHS approved livery yards in NI still operating I can say I have heard less than great things about 2 of them. So half ?

 

[Rowreach]

I don't know who is doing the inspections these days, but I do know that when the livery approval scheme came in, the standards were so low in most yards that the inspection bar was very low at the start in order to get them on the ladder, as it were. But it's about time they were dragged up to decent standards.

If you're going to report, do it to head office and not BHS Ireland.

 

[tblife]

I agree, reporting to the BHS would be the only option (and letting people know on the down low, you can't overstate the importance of the grapevine). Since there are only 3-4 BHS approved livery yards in NI still operating I can say I have heard less than great things about 2 of them. So half ?

 

[tblife]

Numerous previous liverys have contacted bhs and nothing has been done. I think people need to voice what is happening instead of turning a blind eye to it. These horses can’t speak but we can

 

[Rowreach]

Numerous previous liverys have contacted bhs and nothing has been done. I think people need to voice what is happening instead of turning a blind eye to it. These horses can’t speak but we can

Unfortunately like many organisations it’s a big, unpleasant clique.

 

[Bluewaves]

What about going to animal welfare for the yard’s council area? A riding school I know in NI was reported and after a council visit it was told to raise its care standards.

also this is the contact details for DAERA.

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/department-agriculture-environment-and-rural-affairs

It says on the link to contact them if you have concerns about animals in riding establishments.