URGENT PLEASE READ - Horse Neglect Stamford, Lincs.

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everyone is doing such a wonderful job, i think its amazing that this has been pulled together in less than 24hours, just goes to show what people power can do. i only hope the good efforts dont go to waste
and i seriously hope H&H cover this in the magazine
 
At the end of the day, no matter how much of a "Novice" some one is, they should know a horse shouldnt and doesnt deserve to get so thin. And I would hope even non-horsey people know they need clean water 24/7.

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tbh libby I wasn't sure what was best to suggest when andy first posted apart from suggesting WHW as many did but they won't touch if RSPCA is already involved.

It is more that these horses were in poor enough condition to be reported and checked a month ago and old horse was standing and eating so that was fine. condition has obviously deteriorated since then and they have not been checked on and IMO no horse should be alive in that state, if it is in that state due to medical reasons/owner not knowing it should be pts.
 
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If I can help in anyway shape or form, please let me know. I may not be able to get there tomorrow but I am only an hour away so might be able to do something.
Have posted this on other forums too

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Me too
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Can't get over but if I can help then let me know
 
Morning all

Slinky and myself were there at 8 am. The 2 emaciated ones are as bad in real life as the photos. The chestnut also has rain scald and a weeping sore on its neck. Both the chectnut and palamino look quite old, the other 2 in the field are fine and in good health/weight.

The field they are in has grass and they also have access to another field that has grass. There is a water trough in the middle of the field which is full. There is a shed on the edge of the field that contains hay storage and a trailer near the shed that has 2 rugs in it. Unfortunately the horses have got their basic needs catered for however, the best bet is the condition/health of the 2 older ponies.

They are all nice natured, heartbreaking to see what they are like.

Only just got into work and logged on. I am sure that the main posse is there now and action is being taken.
 
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My point is you dont know.

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HAHA, righttt...
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You gave the scenario, an old person not knowing how to look after them and manage them properly, all the more reason they need rescuing so someone that is able can look after them and manage them properly.

I very much doubt that is the case. It could be any scenario, but to me they still need rescuing...
 
OK say horses are cared for, there is no water in the field no buckets. hay in shed but not being given out. 2 healthy horses 2 that aren't so surely the horse even if it was elderly wouldn't be in that state as a vet would of put it on a strict diet and wormed the horse. so its rapid down hill don't forget there are TWO thin horses not just 1.

If you were a owner with thin horse who couldn't keep weight on you would be rugging it up and providing adequate feed whether that is mulch or not not leaving it in a field with 1 healthy pony in all weather looking like this

even a beginner knows how to basically look after a horse my neighbour never been around a horse before and has said they need 5 basic things food, water, shelter, love and vet treatment

we have to face facts that not all horse owners are caring horses mean MONEY to some people and they don't care about there welfare so long as they get there cash
 
libby, - charlie spoke to the vet that attended with RSPCA a month ago and his reaction was that he would prob have to go out again soon then, I would have assumed (I know assumed) if they had visited they may have taken the same vet practice with them

I think back in the thread andy had callled the RSPCA again and they said they hadnt attended yet

I would have hoped if they had attended in the last few days that horse be removed and hospitalised and given the IV support it most likely needs before it goes into multiple organ failure or PTS
 
thanks vets best friend

I would still think the chestnut horse could be confiscated due to inadequate vet care even if basic needs appear to be being met.
 
My example was to say that is one possible scenario. I do not claim to know whats going on- I dont.

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Slinky and myself were there at 8 am. The 2 emaciated ones are as bad in real life as the photos. The chestnut also has rain scald and a weeping sore on its neck. Both the chectnut and palamino look quite old, the other 2 in the field are fine and in good health/weight.

The field they are in has grass and they also have access to another field that has grass. There is a water trough in the middle of the field which is full. There is a shed on the edge of the field that contains hay storage and a trailer near the shed that has 2 rugs in it. Unfortunately the horses have got their basic needs catered for however, the best bet is the condition/health of the 2 older ponies.


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So as it turns out they do have water, and grass, and there are two healthy ponies there. Lets just hope the RSPCA can act on the condition of the other two. With the vet knowing straight away about the horse makes me think its an on-going case they are losing.
 
.' I found them on Sunday, and immediately phoned the RSPCA cruelty line, but as yet nothing has been done (I phoned again today, but got no further with them)'

andys first post (he also contacted the police who said badger the RSPCA more)
 
Judging by vetsbestfriends post I think everyones gone a bit mad, they have a field full of grass and they have water. I feel really upset about the state of these two older horses and hope something will be done but think this has got a bit out of hand. I appritiate that the horses cannot eat the grass because of no teeth, but I think we need to step back and wait for the charities to do their thing, this could be different to what we perceve.
 
I just got a reply to the e-mail that I sent to BHS! Here it is:

Dear All

Thank you for your emails. As you can imagine I have had an awful lot of them so rather than reply to each one individually (which would take forever) I am just doing a group reply – I hope that this is ok with everyone.

From the photos I have seen it is clear that urgent action needs to be taken. Our own senior local welfare officer for the area will be visiting the horses later today (as I am sure many of you are aware, our welfare officers are volunteers and consequently cannot always respond immediately – most of them have jobs as well). She is very experienced and has all of the necessary local contacts so I am very hopeful that we can get this situation sorted out. If need be I will come up myself tomorrow.

In the meantime I would be grateful if you could keep me up to date with any news you have. I’m afraid I just don’t have time to keep up with the thread on HHO (sadly there are a lot of other welfare cases around the country we are also dealing with) and I don’t want to send out a volunteer if the horses have already been helped and sorted out.

Thank you all for caring enough to take the time to help these horses. I have seen a bit of “charity bashing” on the forum and often I can understand why people may sometimes feel like this, but please believe me the BHS puts horse welfare as a priority (and all of us individuals that work in welfare obviously do – you don’t do it to become rich!), we just have to struggle a bit due to limited funds and resources.

Let’s just hope we can work together to help these horses
 
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I am sitting at work just clicking 'refresh' over and over waiting for more news
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Me too, don't think I will get much work done today
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I am hoping that if more than one charity is there, then there is moer than one brain there and they can then hopefully have a sensible conflab on to how best to proceed.

I cannot see how that chestnut can be allowed to stay there in that condition.
 
I haven't read the whole thread - but I am two minutes from Stamford, I have some rugs if needed, buckets for food etc - if I can do anything let me know.
 
Hi
Well done for trying to get something done about this, many turn away.
PLEASE CALL MR JACKSON ON 01953498682 HE IS TO DO WITH WORLD HORSE WELFARE.
Thanks again
Sue
 
I don't think everyone has gone mad for no reason. The condition of the 2 ponies is extreme and really does need acting upon immediately. Upsetting thing is that there are also houses backing on to the field and it was only when Andy's girlfriend walked her dog in the field that she found them and then all of this action started.

Just hope they can remove the 2 older horses today and get them the health care they need.

I am really sorry i couldn't stay for the main group but I had to get to work.
 
Great email from the BHS! I for one will happily donate to any charity to takes them on in hope of helping with vets bills etc
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Hopefully something will be done now
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