Act to stop horses suffering
I WAS absolutely horrified to see the pictures of poor horses stranded in water in the Post!
And even more horrified to read that dead horses are being left to rot!
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Why is this happening? These animals need help and they need it fast.
I witnessed a horse last year in my street, he had a blanket-type coat on that was sodden, the large buckle was weighing heavily at his front legs, it was a horrendous night, with gales and heavy rain, and to get some shelter, the horse stood facing my neighbour's front door.
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I rang the RSPCA, who said unless the horse was injured they would not attend. I rang the police and was referred back to the RSPCA, and told the same as before.
Finally after a further three calls, a warden was sent out. Finally after flagging down the warden at 12.40am, all he did was move the poor animal from the street and release him on Cadle heath.
On another occasion a lady in her 70s helped a tethered horse who had his back leg stuck in the strapping of his horse blanket.
She took the risk, but what would have happened otherwise?
I cannot understand why anyone would simply tether their horse and leave it without water or hay, where there is no grass to be found.
This is not animal love, it is cruelty and neglect.
If a person has not got suitable shelter, or the means to afford the upkeep of these beautiful animals, then they should be banned from purchasing them at the ridiculous prices they are currently being sold.
The council officers need to get in their cars, and drive around areas such as Gendros, Penlan and Blaenymaes, and see the suffering that some of these horses are enduring!
J Trick
Penlan
Swansea
5 Comments
by Lunkhed
Friday, March 01 2013, 8:20PM
“The Gower ponies know where the higher bits of the marsh are - they stand on the same spots every day when there is a high tide and show the foals what to do. When there is a very high tide they just swim to the shore and stand in the road.”
by abertawejack
Thursday, February 28 2013, 1:46PM
“I'm surprised no one has built an elevated area on the marsh, which these horses would go to at high tides. I'm sure a bulldozer could construct something for them, just to be on the safe side, with those tank cement blocks (by the old iron bridge) used as a foundation. if the horses don't use it, fishermen would. lol”
by BobDavies2
Wednesday, February 27 2013, 6:50AM
“J Trick, your spot on with your report, RSPCA, and all other authorities (I use the word loosely), do nothing if we can see what's happening to these animals, so can they.
This is animal welfare comparable with Afghanistan, not what we would expect in the UK.”
by swanseajock
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 5:29PM
“I agree with gorseboy. This is one of those misleading photos. A bit like the polar bear on the iceberg in the middle of the ocean "proving" that climate change is killing the bears, despite the fact they can swim for more than 100 miles. Emotive heartstring reporting”
by gorseboy
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 4:43PM
“These horses having been on the marsh for years,they are Gower ponies no doubt owned by someone or other who really couldn't care less.
The ponies seem to have an inbuilt sense of where to stand when the tide turns.Watch how they protect their young.”