URGENT PLEASE READ - Horse Neglect Stamford, Lincs.

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I echo lzt - although I am very distressed to see these horses I think some people have gone a smidge overboard. The course of action is simple - if the RSPCA are not doing anything, contact the ILPH, and if they won't do anything then all of you must walk away from this - sadly these are the facts, removing the horses is stealing and unless you are happy to be a criminal...well....

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Whilst I agree theres not a great deal that can be done without the authorites on side.... I dont think anyone will "walk away" ...... perhaps not remove the horses, but at least make sure they have regular water and feed..... if they are able!
 
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I hope to goodness nobody has left hay and water in the field as a result of this thread. These horses need rescuing immediately, that won't happen if there is any doubt that they might be being cared for.


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There is NO doubt in the mind of anyone with half a brain that these horses are NOT being cared for adequately and that they are suffering under the meaning of the Act. IF the provision of emergency hay and water prevents the welfare organisations taking action (and I very much doubt it will!) then in one important way that would be a good thing!!

Yes - a GOOD thing - because unfortunately - these poor brutes are just two horses! There are hundreds - maybe thousands - out there that will be suffering, now and in the future. IF these horses aren't rescued - and die (as they surely will) then with the head of steam built up here in barely 12 hours we can ensure the legislation is strengthened further. The idiots at DEFRA think the amended Act is wonderful - and comprehensive - and that it works. If the Act IS totally useless, the suffering and ultimate death of these two poor animals CAN be used to help others!
 
janetgeorge i agree but at same time is anyone prepared to let them die?? NO i sure aint i rather know i tried to save them then not if RSPCA wont take them or any other charity I will buy them off owners and at least try to help them
 
Sorry, only just caught up with this, it's utterly disgusting
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Well done Andy you are a star for bringing this to the worlds attention.
Horses need people like you who care x
 
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no hay in field, just hay in shed. Slinky has just spoken to bransby, they are onto it, have asked that people keep on to RSPCA. They will take the horses but need RSPCA to confiscate.
 
I agree, nobody knows the history of these horses and if the owners are hostile then I truly don't see what good a demonstration of hysterical women at their field will do to any organisations that may already be aware of and working to rectify this situation.
I also think it is a shame to drag Burghley into this, by all means make a point of mentioning it to welfare organisations that are represented there but dragging the event into the headlines just because of its proximity to the horses is IMO a little unfair.
 
Just wanted to say good luck to everyone going this morning. It's great the way everyone has pulled together to get these poor horses noticed.
Thank you Andy for taking some action for these horses.
Has anyone thought about e mailing the local MP?
 
Fantastic news anyone heard from ILPH yet?
I will try to make some flyers up will post on new thread even if every one of us takes 10 to burghley then that should get the message across
 
I can't get there at 10am as too far and 2 toddlers, but I HAVE JUST SPOKEN TO A REPORTER AT THE STAMFORD MERCURY AND THEY ARE SENDING REPORTERS DOWN FOR 10AM. Good luck!
 
Dear Andy - thank you for caring for these poor souls. They are very emaciated. Like the others say please continue to pursue the RSPCA but also contact other horse welfare organisations - ILPH have local officers. International League for the Protection of Horses. I have looked on the internet for any horse rescue services locally but I can't find any. Did you email the photos to the RSPCA? Is there a local stables nearby who might help with encouraging the RSPCA to move quicker?
 
Just looked at this post now, unfortunately I am unable to follow the post all the way through with being at work but I wish everyone involved all the best in hopefully sorting these poor ponies out, also shows what a great team and network of people that are on HHO, well done guys hopefully the ponies suffering will now stop.
 
My God, I missed all this last night, spent the whole train journey into work catching up. I didn't dare look at the pictures though until I got to work - that poor chestnut, disgusting.

Fwiw I wouldn't waste any time with the RSPCA, any time I have dealt with WHW or as it used to be ILPH they were brilliant and attended incident pretty quickly & always followed up with a report to me. I'd say they would be the best people to get involved.

Will follow thread closely now I'm up to date.
 
Have been reading the post but havent commented yet as not sure what to say apart from the fact im absolutely disgusted
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Good luck at 10!!! We need LOTS AND LOTS of photos.

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Hi all,

Sorry to go off on a tangent but was hoping someone could help with getting our details (probably not the smartest move on our behalf!) removed from the posts as forum is getting more attention than we anticipated and Andy's phone is being inundated with calls!

Thanks again everyone, fingers crossed for this morning.

Andy & Chloe
 
Hey Andy And Chloe, Ill quickly ask Admin, and see what he can do for you
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. Please get a load of photos of this morning! With hopefully the press and forum members arriving
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Once again, Well done!
 
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