This has gone on too long.

MillyMoomie said:
Tnavas ok so which SPCA? I can only think of the Scottish/oz/NZ/us all of which have powers. Unless I'm mistaken?
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NZ SPCA have no powers to seize - they have to get a court order to do so - our SPCA rules are the same as UK's. By emailing we made them get their posterior into gear and get the relevant documents done.
 
MillyMoomie said:
Tnavas oh? I thought the animal welfare officers of the SPCA are approved under the act?
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/legislation/animal-welfare-act/guide/index.htm#appointment
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WOW - they are really sneaky at changing things!

Well despite what they are allowed to do they still don't do it! The people they sent to wee the horses in my previous post felt that they were OK - the fact that one of the mares had a huge and very infected fistular didn't seem to bother them.

I wonder how much of the 'what you are allowed to do' actually filters down to the people sent to inspect.
 
Tnavas well at least they all got sorted in the end, seemingly thanks to your actions. Like you say writing letters etc worked for you, in my experience it doesn't really work here..
Yes it would be interesting how the officers feel about using their powers?

Amymay I don't understand your question? Point about what?
 
Yes more details! I've only just caught up on this thread, just wanted to say a huge well done to you for all you've done to try and help this lovely boy. He does look stunning in those older photos, would be so nice to see him that way again. x
 
Apologies! Sister got the spirit stallion of the cimmaron dvd delivered today and i had to uhh....Make sure it worked :P yup, hes all mine! All paperwork being sorted tomorrow but ive got a scrap of paper with the transaction on it!
Many thanks to the BHS. Without the pressure you put on the owner to get him sorted this wouldnt have happened. I know it wasnt easy, coming down everyweek and advising with nothing done.

Owner finally admitted that the horse isn't ill, just hungry and he'll be fattened up by me.
Back up procedures in place, vet (and farrier) coming down and if serious health complications found then that decision will be made. If in the future i cannot keep him the local horse ranger have got my back and say he can be a permanent nanny horse, living out his days in peace.
 
Just seen this for the first time and read from start to finish. What a lucky horse to have you to fight for him. Fingers crossed for a happy ending now he has you to look after him. Keep us posted please :)
 
Fantastic , OP you are a white knight I met some wonderful white knights in my time as a welfare officer , that's someone who goes to an animals help and follows through whatever .
Well done and I hope he recovers well and enjoys his care .
 
OH and well done BHS as well it's unglamorous and hard work dealing with a case through pester power but well done to the welfare officer as well.
 
And there shall be updates!

The lovely, lovely! BHS lady gave me some brilliant feed advice and he's having speedi beet up to his eyeballs in as many small feeds as i can manage a day.

When i went to tell him (because horses need to know these things) he was in his usual spot, head down, tail limp. Not even bothering to swipe at the many flies buzzing all over him. I walked past, as usual, and he bearly lifted his head. I walked straight to the tack room, gathered my grooming tools, fly fringe, fly spray and a bucket of soaked feed and went back to him. I gave him the feed and proceeded to remove the matts, mud and winter coat. Cleaned his thrushy feet with hibi, frog disinfectant and stockholm tar and dealt with the flies. The final touch was a brand new headcollar and for once in many, many years he actually looked like someones horse.
 
Jessi&Magic said:
And there shall be updates!

The lovely, lovely! BHS lady gave me some brilliant feed advice and he's having speedi beet up to his eyeballs in as many small feeds as i can manage a day.

When i went to tell him (because horses need to know these things) he was in his usual spot, head down, tail limp. Not even bothering to swipe at the many flies buzzing all over him. I walked past, as usual, and he bearly lifted his head. I walked straight to the tack room, gathered my grooming tools, fly fringe, fly spray and a bucket of soaked feed and went back to him. I gave him the feed and proceeded to remove the matts, mud and winter coat. Cleaned his thrushy feet with hibi, frog disinfectant and stockholm tar and dealt with the flies. The final touch was a brand new headcollar and for once in many, many years he actually looked like someones horse.
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You've just brought tears to my eyes and I'm a wizened old bird. Well done you, and the best of luck to you both!
 
Jessi&Magic said:
And there shall be updates!

The lovely, lovely! BHS lady gave me some brilliant feed advice and he's having speedi beet up to his eyeballs in as many small feeds as i can manage a day.

When i went to tell him (because horses need to know these things) he was in his usual spot, head down, tail limp. Not even bothering to swipe at the many flies buzzing all over him. I walked past, as usual, and he bearly lifted his head. I walked straight to the tack room, gathered my grooming tools, fly fringe, fly spray and a bucket of soaked feed and went back to him. I gave him the feed and proceeded to remove the matts, mud and winter coat. Cleaned his thrushy feet with hibi, frog disinfectant and stockholm tar and dealt with the flies. The final touch was a brand new headcollar and for once in many, many years he actually looked like someones horse.
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Ok I admit it that's got me in tears.
 
The RSPCA ordered him to have a extensive health check and he used my vet so i found out the results. All okay, slightly worm count high, bloods fine but signs of liver damage.
But living in a field chock full of ragwort will do that to a horse!
 
Jessi&Magic said:
Apologies! Sister got the spirit stallion of the cimmaron dvd delivered today and i had to uhh....Make sure it worked :P yup, hes all mine! All paperwork being sorted tomorrow but ive got a scrap of paper with the transaction on it!
Many thanks to the BHS. Without the pressure you put on the owner to get him sorted this wouldnt have happened. I know it wasnt easy, coming down everyweek and advising with nothing done.

Owner finally admitted that the horse isn't ill, just hungry and he'll be fattened up by me.
Back up procedures in place, vet (and farrier) coming down and if serious health complications found then that decision will be made. If in the future i cannot keep him the local horse ranger have got my back and say he can be a permanent nanny horse, living out his days in peace.
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Hurrah! I am so glad to read this lovely update and to hear that this boy has landed on his feet with you . . . best of luck with him and I can't wait to see pictures of him looking all glossy and gorgeous in a few months time :). Very well done xx

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