Remember that Daily Mail Story of the pony in the living room?

[WelshD]

I'm amazed to see so many thick coats, I take it they are clinging to their winter coats because of their poor condition?

Love that colt at the back of the group of three, he could be a really cracking pony

 

[Bikerchickone]

I can't believe that poor little mare trying to feed her baby someone has to stop this evil woman!

 

[Toast]

So sad to see. And the foal that died.. well.. not much phases me but that was another thing entirely. I hope they go to hell.
Thankfully, im told authorities are involved.. so HOPEFULLY its only a matter of time before something is done. The sooner the better.

 

[Amaranta]

So sad to see. And the foal that died.. well.. not much phases me but that was another thing entirely. I hope they go to hell.
Thankfully, im told authorities are involved.. so HOPEFULLY its only a matter of time before something is done. The sooner the better.

I so agree, it was sad that he died but the WAY he died was distressing in the extreme

 

[Bikerchickone]

So sad to see. And the foal that died.. well.. not much phases me but that was another thing entirely. I hope they go to hell.
Thankfully, im told authorities are involved.. so HOPEFULLY its only a matter of time before something is done. The sooner the better.

Let's hope they get involved sooner rather than later and do something.

 

[AmyMay]

I so agree, it was sad that he died but the WAY he died was distressing in the extreme

What do you mean????

 

[LittleRooketRider]

this is DISGUSTING

all the pictures show that the both the women and others involved are completely clueless eg. could that rope be wrapped around her hand any tighter??

all the horses are in HIDEOUS condition and yet they seem to think it is ok to get on clearly weak ponies that they are much to big for and they are clearly in pain

i don't know all the detais of this woman/family/oganisation so there is no point me trying to contact any sort of escue centre but please somebody report her.

 

[Goldenstar]

It's just awful that these animals have no protection from the law .
What the hell can be done ?

 

[joeanne]

So sad to see. And the foal that died.. well.. not much phases me but that was another thing entirely. I hope they go to hell.
Thankfully, im told authorities are involved.. so HOPEFULLY its only a matter of time before something is done. The sooner the better.

Agree Toast.
The whole thing was beyond a joke. To allow that incident to happen in the 1st place was bad enough.....yo not call the vet was beyond despicable.

 

[lula]

This poor little mare is desperately trying to feed her foal



13 horses on two acres at a new site

Her condition score would be very low. she has no flesh whatsoever along her spine and feeding that foal will be taking all of the few calories she's getting off that bare pasture.

SE might be able to tell you if its Rowan Amymay?

 

[rosita]

Absolutely appalling.

 

[In The Real World]

This woman is a complete idiot - she was at Beeston at the last sale trying to buy further horses!!! WTF plant is she on -I have my reservations regarding these private rescues - but if done correctly thats all well and good.

To many do gooders with out any real understanding of horses needs and habitat - a garden for gods sake! Hardly big enough for a shetland never mind colts & mares in foal or with foal at foot. Someone needs to take action and quick. This woman is irresponsible & incompetent, I followed the whole story from the early days and her inspiration comes from Hillside Sanctuary who clearly do not look after horses & ponys in this way!!!!!!!!! Get a grip Jackie Jones your in over your head and clearly no idea how to manage your horses even in summer when its a little easier!!! Call yourself a rescue, looks like a Hell Hole to me

 

[Bikerchickone]

Dare i ask, how did he die?

Was this a foal born there? What's the story?

 

[joeanne]

He and his dam were being "housed" in a garage.
The resident child left the hose on and then trotted off to school.
Foal lay all day in the wet no doubt.
When "herself" got back from Beeston the foal was found with its head stuck under a van being used as a door. The foal was at that point KNOWN to be ill.....other than take its temp and take off a wet rug NOTHING was done as money was owed to the vet and they were reluctant to call.
Foal was later PTS, after someone else called a vet.

 

[Amaranta]

It's ok folks, if you want to rescue them, you can buy them, prices start at £600-£800

 

[Bikerchickone]

He and his dam were being "housed" in a garage.
The resident child left the hose on and then trotted off to school.
Foal lay all day in the wet no doubt.
When "herself" got back from Beeston the foal was found with its head stuck under a van being used as a door. The foal was at that point KNOWN to be ill.....other than take its temp and take off a wet rug NOTHING was done as money was owed to the vet and they were reluctant to call.
Foal was later PTS, after someone else called a vet.

That's horrendous. Sickening, that she still has horses.

Poor poor baby :'(

 

[MudMudGloriousMud]

I have been following this thread on and off - I'm not 100% sure of all the details, but can see that these horses are in dire need of help.
I can't afford (and wouldn't line the pockets of these scum) to buy any of the ponies, but I have masses of grass, and experience of youngstock, old horses and those in need of nutritional help, so if anyone can get any of those horses away, I can offer a short term home to a mare and foal, or a mare in foal....

Mel

 

[joeanne]

I have been following this thread on and off - I'm not 100% sure of all the details, but can see that these horses are in dire need of help.
I can't afford (and wouldn't line the pockets of these scum) to buy any of the ponies, but I have masses of grass, and experience of youngstock, old horses and those in need of nutritional help, so if anyone can get any of those horses away, I can offer a short term home to a mare and foal, or a mare in foal....

Mel

I think thats a lovely offer (especially given many charities lack of space), but I think the point has been reached where some kind of welfare HAS to step in and put a stop to this.
There are horses being ridden that ought not be sat on, let alone made to move with a rider on its back, colts milling in a garden, a dead foal which was SO needless, and thats just the tip of the iceberg.
Its what happens when any old Tom Dick or Harry can set up a "rescue" without the proper knowledge on care.
These ponies would ALL be better of slaughtered humanely than left to suffer in the absolutely awful conditions they are currently living in.

 

[MudMudGloriousMud]

I absolutely agree Joeanne!
Why have the authorities not yet stepped in? xx

 

[Casino Royal]

Hi, just joined this forum as I have been following this situation from quite early on.

The account of the foal dying is correct.


The young son was asked to sort the water in the stable (well garage) for the mare and foal. A hosepipe was used, but forgotten about, and the boy went to school leaving it running. The garage used to house the mare and foal was subsequently flooded.

The foal was lain in water for several hours (given the state of it upon discovery), which was not until the person who purchased it returned home from yet another visit to Beeston horse sales later on that evening. At that point the foal was found with its head stuck under a white van which was acting as a door to the garage.

She took its wet rug off, but left it until the next day, neither providing fresh, dry bedding or moving the mare and foal to a dryer location. At this point the foal had mucus coming out of its nose and was unable to breathe.

The following evening she telephoned a good friend (who had been helping run her 'rescue') to inform her that the foal was ill. At that point she was advised to get a vet. 40 minutes later, when friend arrived, no vet had been called. This was because there was an outstanding payment due on the account. The next two hours were spent phoning round practices to try and get someone out, out of hours to treat the foal.

When a vet did eventually arrive foal was put on drip and given antibiotics. It initially showed some improvement over night that, but it went downhill next day so had to be destroyed.

 

[MrsElle]

I have been following this thread on and off - I'm not 100% sure of all the details, but can see that these horses are in dire need of help.
I can't afford (and wouldn't line the pockets of these scum) to buy any of the ponies, but I have masses of grass, and experience of youngstock, old horses and those in need of nutritional help, so if anyone can get any of those horses away, I can offer a short term home to a mare and foal, or a mare in foal....

Mel

The problem is Mel, that while those photo's are tugging at our heart strings we absolutely can't get involved by either buying these poor creatures or providing grazing. Any form of help will enable these people to justify purchasing more poor ponies

Lets hope that the agencies are working hard behind the scenes to facilitate a rescue sometime soon.

 

[Amaranta]

I agree with Joanne, it is a lovely offer, but apparently the authorities are now involved and taking any away would perhaps affect a prosecution.

However, it would not do any harm (and may indeed help) if you were to let the RSPCA know that you could offer a temporary home

 

[doriangrey]

These people haven't the first idea of how to care for horses. I'd hate to think of the worm burden they are carrying among other things, there's shyte everywhere. I hope, as has been suggested, that the authorities are doing something about this. Clearly, they have no business acumen either as people are giving away healthy horses at the mo. The irony is that these horses were 'saved' from probably a swift death (had they been going to a slaughter house), to end up suffering. I do hope no-one else is donating, this is a disaster. Do they actually look at these poor horses and see healthy animals?

 

[Ibblebibble]

and apparently a colt that was weaned 6 weeks ago by shutting it in a stable, it has been there ever since and is too dangerous for anyone to go in with it!
those poor ponies,

 

[babycham]

Gypsy was bought at Beeston with a coloured foal at foot. The colt has only recently been weaned, and the mare is due to foal anytime now. Her condition is a lot worse than it was when she was at the sales. Horses have been left at her previous house, although she still has the keys, so proof had to be obtained to prove that she was not returning to feed the horses. The colts and a stallion are at her old address, the others have been moved to her new place , which again hasNo Grass, full of poo, and over grazed. Mares with foal at foot, are in with all the other horses. What i do not undertand is, This woman went to Beeston, caused total disruption, increased the price of horses, and denied many genuine homes. She states she saved them from the meatman.. would their fate have been a quicker option, than this long slow death. A littl eknowledge, running a "rescue " centre is a very dangerous place to be. Its time th laws changed on rescue centres.

 

[Ladyinred]

Hi, just joined this forum as I have been following this situation from quite early on.

The account of the foal dying is correct.


The young son was asked to sort the water in the stable (well garage) for the mare and foal. A hosepipe was used, but forgotten about, and the boy went to school leaving it running. The garage used to house the mare and foal was subsequently flooded.

The foal was lain in water for several hours (given the state of it upon discovery), which was not until the person who purchased it returned home from yet another visit to Beeston horse sales later on that evening. At that point the foal was found with its head stuck under a white van which was acting as a door to the garage.

She took its wet rug off, but left it until the next day, neither providing fresh, dry bedding or moving the mare and foal to a dryer location. At this point the foal had mucus coming out of its nose and was unable to breathe.

The following evening she telephoned a good friend (who had been helping run her 'rescue') to inform her that the foal was ill. At that point she was advised to get a vet. 40 minutes later, when friend arrived, no vet had been called. This was because there was an outstanding payment due on the account. The next two hours were spent phoning round practices to try and get someone out, out of hours to treat the foal.

When a vet did eventually arrive foal was put on drip and given antibiotics. It initially showed some improvement over night that, but it went downhill next day so had to be destroyed.

I don't know who you are, but that seems a very accurate representation of what occurred. Thank you for endorsing what we have been told.

 

[babycham]

and apparently a colt that was weaned 6 weeks ago by shutting it in a stable, it has been there ever since and is too dangerous for anyone to go in with it!
those poor ponies,

There are no Stables, just a garage with no windows, and a van as a door ! The house has a "garden" only, no paddocks.

 

[nagseastsussex]

I've been following the Beeston thread and just hope the authorities are actually doing something. May be if more people pestered the authorities/RSPCA then they might take action quicker before she goes to Beeston and buys another batch. It seems to be me she has been allowed to get away with "rescuing" for far too long and it needs to be stopped now.

 

[Ladyinred]

I've been following the Beeston thread and just hope the authorities are actually doing something. May be if more people pestered the authorities/RSPCA then they might take action quicker before she goes to Beeston and buys another batch. It seems to be me she has been allowed to get away with "rescuing" for far too long and it needs to be stopped now.

Please call the RSPCA and other authorities. I am sure the more who call then the greater the likelihood of action in the near future.

 

[_GG_]

This whole thing makes me sick to the stomach. I too could arrange it to offer temporary homes, but honestly, I would never go and buy the horses and line her pockets. It absolutely sickens me that people get away with this.

Laws need changing to ensure the authorities can act much more quickly in these situations.