Heartbreaking

[FlyingCircus]

Poor little guy is currently in Esholt, Bradford. There's apparently 9 horses and several dogs living in terrible conditions there, but Bradford Council not doing anything about it as the owners are gypsys and they don't want to get involved.

People on FB seem to be agreeing to go and get this little guy, but who knows if it's all talk. RSPCA has been called and no outcome from this.
Please help make more people aware of this so they can't NOT do something about it.


ETA: Yes, that is a foal tied to a barbed wire fence with a bit in. Not only all the crap attached to him, but he also has no access to food or water.

 

[madlady]

I wouldn't normally advocate stealing but somebody needs to go and take that poor little mite.

That poor poor baby

Has anyone contacted BHS welfare do you know - I know for a fact that they will go out to travellers as I have called them myself when I saw a youngster on a tether in blazing sunshine with no access to water.

 

[FlyingCircus]

I wouldn't normally advocate stealing but somebody needs to go and take that poor little mite.

That poor poor baby

Has anyone contacted BHS welfare do you know - I know for a fact that they will go out to travellers as I have called them myself when I saw a youngster on a tether in blazing sunshine with no access to water.

As far as I can tell (it's doing the rounds of FB at the mo), only the RSPCA and police have been called. Think there may also have been mention about a news station being called.

 

[paddi22]

poor mite, that is one of the saddest pics. absolutely heartbreaking. really hope its life improves and someone gets it.

 

[madlady]

As far as I can tell (it's doing the rounds of FB at the mo), only the RSPCA and police have been called. Think there may also have been mention about a news station being called.

And of course the RSPCA won't think of calling someone who knows anything about horses will they! Could you point me in the direction of it on FB and I can get it shared, I'm not a million miles away so might be able to get in contact with someone who is nearer and potentially knows more.

 

[FlyingCircus]

And of course the RSPCA won't think of calling someone who knows anything about horses will they! Could you point me in the direction of it on FB and I can get it shared, I'm not a million miles away so might be able to get in contact with someone who is nearer and potentially knows more.

Dawn Kernick Noble is the one who posted the pics and has 2 statuses about this poor little mite on her FB that are available to share with the public. I've also contacted her with regards to BHS Welfare, as I believe you have to have seen the horse in person to be able to raise a valid welfare concern.

 

[Damnation]

Disgraceful..
RSPCA are about as useful as a chocolate fireguard.
Best threaten media coverage, once the camera's are on, THEN they will step in as the hero's.

T*ats.

 

[madlady]

Dawn Kernick Noble is the one who posted the pics and has 2 statuses about this poor little mite on her FB that are available to share with the public. I've also contacted her with regards to BHS Welfare, as I believe you have to have seen the horse in person to be able to raise a valid welfare concern.

Found on FB and shared. I can see from the comments that people are offering homes - I've messaged to say I can help with transport if needed.

 

[be positive]

Surely it is a clear cut case of breaking the Animal welfare act in every way

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 (“the Act”) requires
you to ensure that any horse, pony, donkey or
mule for which you are responsible, whether on a
permanent or a temporary basis:
• has a suitable environment to live in; Hardly!!
• has a healthy diet; No food or water
• is able to behave normally; It cannot do anything normal tied up like that
• has appropriate company; and It may have company
• is protected from pain, suffering, injury
and disease. It is certainly not be protected from potential injury, and is most likely to be suffering.


The owners are breaking every one of the above and the authorities should be prepared to step in and do something no matter who the owners are.

 

[FlyingCircus]

Surely it is a clear cut case of breaking the Animal welfare act in every way

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 (“the Act&#8221 requires
you to ensure that any horse, pony, donkey or
mule for which you are responsible, whether on a
permanent or a temporary basis:
• has a suitable environment to live in; Hardly!!
• has a healthy diet; No food or water
• is able to behave normally; It cannot do anything normal tied up like that
• has appropriate company; and It may have company
• is protected from pain, suffering, injury
and disease. It is certainly not be protected from potential injury, and is most likely to be suffering.


The owners are breaking every one of the above and the authorities should be prepared to step in and do something no matter who the owners are.

According to the commenters on the original FB status, they have been trying for 14 months or so to get the authorities to do something about this particular man who owns this foal and the other horses/dog. It's honestly disgraceful. I don't know how they could possibly turn a blind eye to this kind of abuse and I hope now it's getting some traction and going viral, they won't be able to shirk their responsibilities to these animals any longer.

 

[LHIS]

This is disgusting. Has anyone got the link to the original FB thread? I'd like to share the hell out of this.

 

[FlyingCircus]

This is disgusting. Has anyone got the link to the original FB thread? I'd like to share the hell out of this.

Hopefully this works https://www.facebook.com/dawn.kernicknoble/posts/1118191681545330?pnref=story

 

[Equi]

That poor poor baby

 

[sprytzer]

Just came up on my facebook that RSPCA have been, seen and advised not to leave the bit in for too long!!! Really !!

 

[paddi22]

you would just despair, wouldn't you?

 

[LittleBlackMule]

Just came up on my facebook that RSPCA have been, seen and advised not to leave the bit in for too long!!! Really !!

Oh FFS !!

With any luck this publicity will help the poor little mite 'disappear' soon.

 

[ShadowHunter]

disgraceful, and not far away from me either. Someone really needs to call the BHS, the RSPCA are useless to say the least!

 

[Charmel]

shared on facebook. the more publicity the more likely something will be done.

 

[alwaysbroke]

Words fail me, its about time the public saw tthe RSPCA for what they are, had dealings with them years ago, 2 ponies died while waiting for them to even attend

 

[alliwantforchristmas]

Advised not to leave the bit in for too long!!! WTF!! If that is true then it needs to go far and wide to show just how useless the RSPCA is!

 

[MargotC]

That is appalling.

Is there a law that can be used for a member of public to take action when the powers that be fail? Surely this is an emergency.

 

[debsflo]

Omg ,have world horse welfare been contacted as they seem to be more responsive.

 

[wills_91]

Really wish I hadn't opened this. Poor, poor baby.

 

[ameeyal]

I thought this was going on in a third world country when i saw the pictures, not in britain.

 

[wills_91]

I thought this was going on in a third world country when i saw the pictures, not in britain.

me to!

 

[Char0901]

Isn't it about time BBC Panarama did a special on 'the real RSPCA'???? Its about time the general public saw what they're really like.

 

[Dancing_Diva]

I've recently commented saying to involve World Horse Welfare.

RSPCA are a complete waste of space!! I'm still awaiting for a welfare officer to contact me to come out and that was six weeks ago I contacted them! Luckily World Horse Welfare sent one out within two days (ponies was at mine so not as bad) but RSPCA don't know this and yet still not a single phone call from them!!

If I wasn't so far away I' go get the poor little mite I'd happily give it a home if someone could meet me somewhere half way and swap him/her over into my box. Be better if it went further away then they couldn't go looking for it locally (although doubt they would).

p.s I don't recommend stealing horses or any animal but this little guy needs saving

 

[gothdolly]

Its horrible to see evidence of such abuse and be totally powerless to stop it. I thought it was a foreign country too, that maybe it was a photo from The Brooke.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Please, can someone with all the details phone BHS welfare dept? They WILL act.

 

[WelshD]

poor little chap, so sad

What this situation does show up on Facebook is the hysteria over needing to rescue ponies, people literally willing to go and pinch ponies in order to 'rescue' them, people willing to empty their bank accounts in to the pockets of the owners etc... some people these days just cant keep a level head

There was a situation a short while ago of a horse in a field, rugged and with ad lib hay but the field was muddy and had rubble in, not ideal but there were multiple signs that the horse was generally cared for and someone took it upon themselves to remove the horse at night convinced that they were rescuing it. the owner had to pay nearly a thousand pounds to get the horse back after the police took it off the 'rescuer'

The owners of many of these neglected looking horses know full well that posting a pic or advert of a horse with too heavy a rider, dirty with ill fitting tack etc will have people lining up to buy them without passports while well bred ponies from decent studs go unsold for less money