Reported a horse today now panicking

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not about reporting it as im concerned and was reasurred the horse would be checked but possible repercussions . I was reassured my details wouldnt be passed on but still worried....
 
Years ago I reported a friend on my then yard - she ignored my pleas for her to feed her horse. She used to make up all sorts of stories about friends looking after it, when actually she had no money and was simply not feeding him. The YO didn't want to know, all he cared about was his livery money, so I contacted the RSPCA and they actually gave her the scare she needed. Poor horse. I didn't regret it and I don't believe she ever realised it was me.
 
YasandCrystal said:
Years ago I reported a friend on my then yard - she ignored my pleas for her to feed her horse. She used to make up all sorts of stories about friends looking after it, when actually she had no money and was simply not feeding him. The YO didn't want to know, all he cared about was his livery money, so I contacted the RSPCA and they actually gave her the scare she needed. Poor horse. I didn't regret it and I don't believe she ever realised it was me.
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She might be reading this all these years later and put two and two together . . .
 
jemima*askin said:
She might be reading this all these years later and put two and two together . . .
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Ha ha yes - well I am not in touch with her anymore. I really don't care to me animal welfare is more important - horses don't choose owners and I did try to get her to take her ownership seriously. He was a TB who she simply left out (albeit rugged) mid winter suddenly 24/7 with no feed or hay. I brought him in at night and fed him my hay for as long as I could afford to, but we are talking weeks here - it was very sad. I am very sensitive when it comes to any animals and I find it quite heart wrenching to think about the so many unlucky unloved and abandoned animals around.
 
They won't pass on your details or mention your name. I reported a goat belonging to a neighbour who lives up the hill. Reported to the RSPCA, who seemed to do nothing, so I phoned DEFRA (who my dad is a vet, works for them and deals with a lot of welfare cases. We've sent him round before but he was reluctant to this time as it is a neighbour). The RSPCA just phoned DEFRA! My name wasn't mentioned- until my dad told his mates that it was his daughter who had reported it. He ended up being the one to go round anyway...goat thankfully disappeared soon after.
 
I recently reported someone but refused to give my details for fear of repercussions. They live in an isolated very private area. I was invited up to the stud when I saw the neglect. Now I have no way of knowing if the report was acted upon, as I cant see the horses unless I get invited up again (lots of security, padlocks, guard dogs and an incredibly long driveway etc). To be honest the not knowing if the horses are now ok is worse than the worry of my details getting passed on.

I almost feel like reporting again but with my details this time, hopefully I would know more about the outcome.
 
I have dealt with welfare calls as the person who goes to see the horses and I can tell you confidently the organisation you rang will not tell anyone who called it in.
However sometimes the circumtances mean that people can work out who it was and it's difficult when they chase you round the stable saying was it x was it y but we never ever tell.
So I would not worry OP .
 
They told me it would remain confidential ,im just overthinking it. I dont regret reporting it,as couldnt keep driving by. I did give them my address then rang back to ask for it to be removed. They will phone me once theyve been out so fingers crossed. Made me feel guilty to have 2 spoilt horses at home....
 
They won't tell. I'd love to have known who reported mine a couple of years ago for 'having no water' in a field with two large spring-fed streams running through it. Stevie Wonder?

Personally I would discuss any issues face to face. I've always considered 'reporting' to be a cowardly and petty thing to do if you know (or can find out easily) the owner. Obviously it's different if the horse is abandoned.
 
Just wanted to say well done for having the courage to do it.

The road to hell is paved by people who stay silent and turn a blind eye?

Just get your response ready in case they ask you, maybe say 'I'm glad somebody did' or whatever!
 
Iv reported someone but i told them id done it. but they didnt know i had horses or know where i live might have not told them otherwise
 
Goldenstar said:
Clearly you have had a very sheltered life , but I can say based on personal experiance that many of the people who own horses who cause concern to MOP are not the sort of people that the well meaning horse lover should approach .
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I wouldn't make assumptions like that, myself. I think that any horse owner deserves to be approached in person with any concerns, Prince or pauper. It doesn't have to be confrontational. If someone was worried about mine (and it happens - they're out 24/7 unrugged, which bothers some people), I'd much rather they spoke to me about it.
 
pennyturner said:
I wouldn't make assumptions like that, myself. I think that any horse owner deserves to be approached in person with any concerns, Prince or pauper. It doesn't have to be confrontational. If someone was worried about mine (and it happens - they're out 24/7 unrugged, which bothers some people), I'd much rather they spoke to me about it.
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As I said you are in a dream world about what some of these people are like I would advise anyone who does not know who horses belong to personally to leave it to people who are trained to do it and know what steps to take to protect themselves .
 
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