Dead pony

[mole_in_a_hole]

OMG firstly I do not know exactly what has happened but as I was driving back from riding I saw a dead pony on the side of the road

. Apparently someone broke into someone's field and dumped it there. The police removed the dead pony from the field nd have left it upsidedown on the side of the road, wrapped up in police aware tape! Sureley they could have moved the poor thing out of view, especially as it is home time for children at school.

 

[Muddywellies]

BL**DY H*LL !! thats horriffic!!

 

[helloamys]

We once found a dead grey cob on the side of the lane, Local farmers thought it was left by travelers who had been staying approx 3 miles away.
Noone would move it so the farmer had to use his tractor and I think he burried it or destroyed it.

 

[Luci07]

In fairness, the collection people might not be able to get out immediately - we had a similiar situation with a road accident and they could not collect her for 36 hours. When we had to book the guys to remove the horse (down here its normally Chambers) you need to book as they are so busy - although in fairness they do try to help in an emergency and have always been really kind when dealing with you.

 

[littlemisslauren]

Do you have a large piece of plastic sheeting (or something similar) you could cover it with? I would call the police and check its ok to do so and cover it asap.

Obviously this is a disgusting situation, the poor little thing and poor owners. Some people make me sick.

As you said it is close to home time from local schools, so I would attempt to cover it.

 

[Thistle]

Surely the hunt will come and take it away.

 

[louisevictoria]

taken from Defras website:

Q11. What about fly-tipping?
A. Where a carcass is dumped on private land, wherever possible the owner of the animal will be identified and held responsible. However, if ownership cannot be proven, responsibility for disposal rests with the landowner. The local authority, usually Environmental Health, has powers under the statutory nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to deal with 'accumulations or deposits which are prejudicial to health or a nuisance'. Appropriate action can subsequently be taken against the owner of the carcass. Where a carcass is dumped elsewhere, including on public land or highways, and ownership of the carcass cannot be ascertained, responsibility for disposal rests with the local authority.


looks like it rests with the local council to arrange disposal.

 

[mole_in_a_hole]

I know it may not be possible for anyone to collect it staight away I just didnt see that it was necessary to leave it by the side of the road for all to see. I'm just going to see if it is still there

 

[Chestnutmare]

thats just awful...how sick