Thin horses - not been in situation before

[Scribbles]

I'm not sure what to do here, I've never been in this situation before, it's more one of those things you read about on here.

Off the main road in the village where my horse is kept (lauren if you'll PM me I'll take you there, if you don't already know it), down a bridleway there are two TB horses being kept in a tiny fenced off paddock. In the winter I was concerned for what looks like an 'older' one, whilst the younger one was ok.

Yesterday however, they were out again, and the sight was dreadful, the younger one is lean muscle and ribs, the older one has a very prominent spine, barely any neck, just a right mess.

I've also seen them being ridden (have gone past me) so even skeleton oldie is still in work. Western tack, no hat, so I'm suspecting parelli with northern hardness.

Should I report it? Leave a note? I couldn't approach the owners (if they were the riders), big lad strong geordie accent.

The worst thing is they are fenced off into a tiny paddock full of weeds and no grass, whilst the actual field is pretty big with lots of fresh spring grass.

 

[Pinkpeeper]

Id report it anomynosly. If you speak to them and someone else reports them they will only blame you. Let the professionals deal with it.

 

[Rueysmum]

Ring World Horse Welfare (formerly the ILPH). They will take all the details and should be able to pinpoint the exact location on their map system (as long as you can give them adjacent road names).

The older horse does sound in a bad way. WHW will send out a field officer to have a look. Their hotline number is 08000 480180. They really are very helpful.

 

[Scribbles]

Do WHW cover the whole country? There is an RSPCA horse sanctuary near to us, should I phone them?

 

[emilyw]

WHW are much better than RSPCA if the posts on here are something to go by!

 

[AmyMay]

Ring the WHW and they should respond pretty quickly.

 

[Lollii]

I would do it today, don't let them suffer anymore!

Well done for spotting them.

 

[Scribbles]

I know it sounds daft but OH will kill me - is 0800 a free or reaaaally expensive number?

 

[Rueysmum]

I believe WHW cover the whole country with regional field officers. They may not be able to get out to the location immediately, but they will definitely attend if you feel the horses are in a bad situation. They will be more helpful than the RSPCA as they are horse specialists.

 

[Fantasy_World]

Have pm'd you but I think most people's posts on here have echoed my view on the matter anyway. You know what to do.

 

[Rueysmum]

I believe 08000 480180 is not a chargeable number.

 

[emilyw]

0800 are free numbers!

 

[Scribbles]

Have rung them, felt a bit of a wally trying to describe them, I don't think she thought it was 'genuine'! She says an officer will be out at the end of next week, but to keep an eye on them and ring RSPCA if it deteriorates any more.

The thing is - it's spring and they shouldn't be looking like that, they're sheltered in the valley. They won't last another winter.

Ah well, I'll definately be chasing it up, maybe take some pictures or something.

 

[AmyMay]

They're usually less than enthusiastic in my experience. Don't worry about it.

Did you ask that the welfare officer ring you once he's seen the horses??

 

[Lollii]

Well done for ringing them, that will start the ball rolling.

Take the pics, but don't get caught as you may become a target! leave it to the experts.

 

[Scribbles]

She took all my details so that they can let me know, a couple of weeks she said, any more and I can chase them up. In the meantime they're kept on a bridleway so I'll be riding past pretty regularly. And old TB I cna understand , but what looks like a young sprightly thing - he had more condition on him in the depths of winter than he does now!

Thanks everyone, you're stars

 

[Silverspring]

I would definitely report to the ILPH, they will send someone out toot sweet.

I would also like to say not everyone that rides in a western saddle and treats their horse badly is a Parelli freak, you get Parelli freaks with normal saddles too and healthy looking horses...if it wasn't for them being head shy

 

[AmyMay]

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so that they can let me know, a couple of weeks she said

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I would actually ask the inspector to phone you as soon as he's seen the horses. They are usually more than happy to do this - and it saves you sitting and worrying about them.

 

[3BayGeldings]

...and i'd like to add that just because someone has a strong geordie accent it doesnt mean they're a thug who's going to beat you up if you talk to them!!

Hope it gets sorted.

 

[Scribbles]

Oh I know - I live in Durham and go to St James'

. But this is a big lad, and I'm just a young girl! Not starting

And it's probably less geordie, more pit yakker!

Will update with photos tomorrow

x

 

[MrsMozart]

Well done you for doing something about it

Be careful when taking piccies that you don't get caught (nothing to do with the accents!)

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

I would call in the professionals to help