URGENT PLEASE READ - Horse Neglect Stamford, Lincs.

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serephin, it became more of a raising awareness of these horses than immediate help from people so there are people down there this morning hopefully, RSPCA/WHW and bransby.
 
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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.

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Ok, so there appears to be grass and water, but it is blatently evident that the needs of these particular horses aren't being met. They need more than grass. They need rugs and shelter. These needs are not being met, therefore there is absolutely no excuse. Anyone with eyes in their heads can see that the condition of these two horses is pitiful. It is a blatent case of neglect if nothing else and something needs to be done. The RSPCA were called out a month ago and have seemingly done nothing. If they were indeed monitoring these horses then they too are neglectful by letting them get into the condition they are in.

Yes, the horses might be old, they might have access to food and water, but that just isn't good enough. The RSPCA have been negligent in my opinion.
 
Schpug - yeah by the sounds of the e-mail several people e-mailed too, so so glad that they're also sending someone out
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I also e-mailed Blue Cross, WHW, RSPCA Lincoln, and tried Redwings but my e-mail wouldn't go through
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Schpug - yeah by the sounds of the e-mail several people e-mailed too, so so glad that they're also sending someone out
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I also e-mailed Blue Cross, WHW, RSPCA Lincoln, and tried Redwings but my e-mail wouldn't go through
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Well one email is better than none
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Well done chick
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Oh and yes "rat poison" springs to mind...
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What is more annoying MrsElle is that the RSPCA fought like mad to get the 5 freedoms passed as law.
All that is needed is prove of INTENT to cause suffering, and from the condition of those two ponies, the intent is clear to all!
 
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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.



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Agreed, even though if they do have water/hay, those two horses are obviously in desperate need of medical attention
 
Just an idea? IF they get rescued, what about setting up a page like Godiva, So that people can donate? And then the money can go to the charity taking care of them? And then we can get friend on Facbook and other forums to donate aswell to give these poor animals a better chance?

Just an idea
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The reason is the only ACTUAL FACTS we know is that they are in a terrible state, that they have access to food and water (even if they cant eat it) and they they are in a field with 2 perfectly healthy horses.
Those are the FACTs the rest is speculation.
I'm not saying those pics aren't horrendous they are! But everyone is going in all guns blazing! I do hope as I've said before that something is done.
 
yes cm but they are clearly not healthy and hence are being denied appropriate veterinary treatment.

Am actually pleased they weren't rugged as noone may have noticed then.
 
I do agree that we don't have all the facts!
However, I for one would much rather it was looked into and brought to attention to as many people as possible, even if it turned out that there is a story behind it, than nothing be done when there is a chance they can be helped, if that makes sense lol.
 
Have only just read this. Replying to keep it at the top of the list!

Well done for posting Andy - looking at other threads it looks like everyone is determined to see something done!!
 
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Just got another e-mail from BHS -

A quick update – our most senior welfare officer (who is not local but does happen to be in the area) is on her way to the field as I type.

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Ooh excellent
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The problem is if everyone had not gone in 'all guns blazing' nothing would be done to help these horses. In the condition that they are in THEY HAVE DAYS LEFT, not weeks, months or years.

They need help now before it's to late. If that chestnut goes down he will not get back up as he will not have the strength to do so, he would have died slowly and painfully all alone.

Hopefully now help is on the way it is not to late to save them or at least put them out of the misery they are so obviously suffering.

Without making noise that WOULD NOT have happened!
 
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Just got another e-mail from BHS -

A quick update – our most senior welfare officer (who is not local but does happen to be in the area) is on her way to the field as I type.

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wooop wooop!!
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Thank god for the BHS!
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And a serious well done Katie xxx
 
Schpug - he also asked for updates so I did say that water has been found in the field, but the two emaciated horses are old and don't have many teeth so are finding it difficult to eat. Also that they are obviously not getting the attention that they need
 
I sincerley hope that help hasnt come to late for these poor old horses. Even if they do have to be put to sleep at least there suffering will have ended in a dignified way. Not the cruel end that is what they will get if they are left as they are now.

Would also like to say well done to andy and chloe for highlighting and bringing this case to all of our attentions.
 
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