I am Prince

Total ****wits. No more idea than to fly to the moon. Try not to let it get you down, although I know you will worry. Can you get a vets report, from your vet (not a new call out I mean, but a copy of their last one) and failing finding a suitable orifice to shove it into the inspector through perhaps you could just post it?
 
WHAT? (I've read your blog update) I wouldn't wait to speak with the Inspector I'd be challenging this by escalating as far up the RSPCA chain of command as I could find. Linkedin is a good place to find influential higher up people in any organisation. In fact I've just looked and there's Senior Press Officers just come up on my first search and interestingly enough Head of Inspectorate Services as well as a number of Directors and Trustee's.

Use the local (national press) your threads on here, a statement from your vet, farrier and any other experts you have had dealings with and I flipping wouldn't certainly wait, I'd call them to order. Blinkin' RSPCA if they'd taken his welfare seriously from the first first he wouldn't be in this condition in the first place...I am so angry on your behalf, you have and are doing a wonderful and caring thing for this lad.
 
Do they know you have taken him on from this idiot previous owner? (Sorry) just angers me you are helping him and it sounds like the old owner is stirring!
Been reading your blog and although he's not going to drastically change over night I think he is looking better already.

Keep going :) I really admire you for what you've done by taking him on.
 
Missed a call, but they left a message. I jotted down the main point while listening.
Intorduced herself, said she had been given my number. She said she was concerned for his weight, if no improvment in a few weeks then he would be seen to by their vets. He needs decent quality food, 24/7 optional access to stable and 24/7 access to a large hay bale in the middle of the field. They will return in a few weeks to assess his progress and if it not sufficient then matters will be taken further.

I really wish i'd caught the call because i'd love to ask them under what law a horse should have 24/7 optional access to a stable and 24/7 access to a large hay bale in the middle of the field. But oh well, unknown number so can't call back. I guess i'll just have to hope he's improved to their specifications by that time.
 
Faracat said:
He's under the care of your Vet, so get the RSPCA officer to call the Vet as well as putting them in touch with the welfare agency that helped you.

I'm so cross that they finally try do something after he's been rehomed to someone who actually is caring for him... talk about missing the boat.
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Good advice from Faracat call your vet at once and the lady from the BHS .
You need not deal with the RSPCA unless you choose to .
I very very angry on your behalf.
They do not have the right to demand you do anything but speak to your vet get him to take your back on this .
Take your vet through your feeding and routine and make a note of the date and details of what was discussed .
I am fuming.
 
Just read this thread and the previous one, Prince is a lucky boy to now be under your care.

I haven't heard much good stuff about the RSPCA so this latest development doesn't surprise me greatly.

Do you think you could type a brief note and have it laminated and secured to the fence/gate, maybe something to the effect of how long the horse has been with you and that he is under the care of a vet to increase his weight and muscle.

It might but to rest any concerns from passers by or the RSPCA if they visit again.

If I was passing a field with a very underweight horse then if I did not know who owned it I would rather call the RSPCA than leave it there not knowing if someone was caring for it.

In fact a friend of mine told me that she had spotted two very underweight horses in a field. She was considering reporting them but a few days later a note had been put up to say, please do not be alarmed by the horses' condition; they are very old but happy and healthy.

I would also write a letter to the RSPCA detailing all your previous reports to them and how you came to own Prince. I would also detail the care you are providing (eg 4 feeds per day, when he is brought in etc) and perhaps even consider giving them the details of your vet. I would also consider asking them whether they would have served the improvement notice if it were not for the fact that he was slim (ie the lack of shelter and lack of company). I would not rely on phone calls and make sure you have a written record as it does seem strange that they are so interested now.

I wish you all the best with Prince, I hope to see him in a few months time looking even better :)
 
Just read your blog update, for goodness sake what is wrong with the RSPCA? Your horse looks good and well cared for, from the latest pictures it is clear he is putting on weight. Enjoy him, hope people stop interfering :) My ex boss had a horse that got very poorly, when he was fit to be turned out again they left a sign on the gate along the lines of, we are aware this horse is thin, he has been ill and is under veterinary care
 
Thanks for all the messages! Vet came out today as i couldn't be bothered with the aggro of the RSPCA and their deadlines. His teeth were done and he was examined, vet listened to his heart and said he may have heart problems ): she knows the officer that called me and will be speaking to her and explaining that he's in good hands. More info on the blog as cant be bothered to double type! Many pics aswell!

Lovelovelove from jess and prince
 
Well hopefully that'll keep the RSPCA away from you. :) 200kg underweight! Poor boy. Lets hope the dental work and all the good feed will soon start to make a big difference to him and that the mild weather continues or another couple f mints to allow him to build his strength up. Well done Jess x
 
Prince is looking much better; you should be very proud of what you've achieved. He's just got such a kind and knowing eye. Glad RSPCA debacle now seems sorted, what a shocker!
 
I hope the vet can chase the RSPCA inspector off. Just in case, I'd keep a file with a copy of dental check reports, feed bills, vet bills and everything else to present to them in case they do come back. :)

I'm really enjoying watching Prince's progress (expect the RSPCA bit :( ) and am looking forward to more pics of him as he improves. :) Well done for giving the lad such a break, and I do hope his heart's okay.
 
I am sickened that the RSPCA decided to make an appearance now... where were they the last few years when this boy needed them?

I can see a slight improvement in him Jessi.. how is his general behaviour?
 
His behaviour is a thousand times better. There was a time that he would lunge at the fences at you and god forbid if hay was being delivered, he'd near on jump the fences.
He still rushes around food and can't have other horses around him when he eats but he's gettin better. The ears are coming forward and the teeth are going away. He's just remembering things he used to do i think, like tie up, pick up feet and ect (:
 
Hiya, that photo of him laying down makes me cry every time. I am so glad that you perservered and can now look after him. I so hope that he recovers quickly. Best of luck
 
Great news. Maybe he is allowing himself to believe that his luck really has changed.

Plus, of course, he is never now as hungry as he was. If Photobucket would work for me I would send you pics of my mare when we got her.. she was as bad, maybe worse, than Prince. Today she is a normal healthy weight and all the aggression has long gone.

I too can't look at that pic of him lying down, for some reason that touches me more than the ones that show how thin he is.
 
I dont know if it is the vulnerablity of that picture or that "lets pick him up and snuggle him by the fire with a blanket " kind of feeling .
i am looking forward to seeing him recover
 
Hello everyone!

Got lots of pictures and videos today! I got paid today and a very lovely HHO user donated a gratuitous amount of money towards prince's care! (I won't name them incase they don't want to be) so i went on a little shopping spree. Around 4 tackshops and 6 hours in the car!

Bought another few bags of speedibeet, fast fibre and micronised linseed. I got a new mark todd flymask, salt lick, feed and water buckets and a name-plated leather headcollar which im going to get engraved tomorrow.

Prince also had a bath, something i'm very proud of as his owner passed me this afternoon while i was setting up sponges and shampoo and said it would be impossible to get water near him and i'd get my head kicked in. Well, he had one, not even one panic or pull on the rope!

Enjoy the pictures!

http://youtu.be/fons2x4Qthc

http://youtu.be/DsTtucuPBLk

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Ow wow - what a kind HHO member. :D

He is looking a bit better. :) Definitely moving in the right direction.

Was your Vet able to straighten out the RSPCA?
 
Faracat said:
Ow wow - what a kind HHO member. :D

He is looking a bit better. :) Definitely moving in the right direction.

Was your Vet able to straighten out the RSPCA?
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She has been exceptionally kind! Everyone has! Its honestly amazing!
He's getting rounder all over, before his stomach was quiet small so it couldnt be seen when facing him but now it kind of rolls when he walks!
I haven't spoken to the vet but she said she works closely with the officer that visited me and will hopefully set it straight. I trust my vet with anything, shes done more favours for me than many lifelong friends, however she has said that if he finds it hard to put on weight in the next few weeks, she'd like me to think about giving him a fair ending.
Im not particually worried, i know he'll put the weight on, but if by some chance he doesn't then i'll make thy decision with his wellbeing in mind (:
 
Oh he really does look better. Definitely a covering appearing :)

What a lovely generous gift from the anonymous benefactor. Sometimes we see the worst of people on HHO, but much more often it's the best and that is good to see :)
 
He looks so much better in the bath picture. What a totally lovely thing as well that someone helped you out like that. Hope he keeps going in the right direction. Bless him :)
 
He does look a lot better. Can't believe the RSPCA. Does he have access to that stable and hay all the time? Why on earth would it need to be in the middle of the field, does she think he is blind or stupid or something. (Oh wait, that's her!!)
 
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