Concerned about a Horse or Pony?
Being a small, volunteer based charity, unfortunately we do not have Field Officers or the powers to investigate, advise, enforce welfare laws or remove animals from situations where they may be at risk. However you may report concerns to us and we will help where we can on (01489) 790982 or email@southantspony.org.uk
Welfare Issues
In cases where you are seriously concerned about an equine please contact either:
- RSPCA on 08705 555999
- or World Horse Welfare on 08000 480180
These are both large organisations which have the field officers and powers to enforce animal welfare law.
Loose Horses
If you are concerned about an animal(s), which are loose on a public highway or in a position to cause danger to the general public please contact the police.
Stolen Horses
If you have a concern regarding a horse that you suspect may be stolen, or a horse that has been stolen please contact Hampshire Horsewatch on 07762 754788 or e-mail equine@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Tethering
If you are concerned about horses tethered on Council land please contact the local council and encourage other concerned residents to do the same. Further information on tethering can be found at http://www.newc.co.uk/codes/Tethering.php
Ragwort concerns
The control of ragwort in fields comes under two Government Acts, which gives Government authorities the power to serve clearance notices to the owners of infested land.
If appropriate, the first step would be to approach the land owner to ask them to clear the land. If this does not resolve the problem, a Weed Complaint form should be completed available from DEFRA at:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/rural/horses/topics/ragwort.htm
Tel: 0117 959 8622
For ragwort growing on road verges contact the Highways Agency http://www.highways.gov.uk
For ragwort growing on railway verges contact Network Rail on 08457 11 41 41 or http://www.networkrail.co.uk
Further information on ragwort can be found at http://www.horsetrust.org.uk/pdfs/horsehealth/ragwort.pdf
Other queries
For any other equine welfare issues the National Equine welfare Council may also be able to help www.newc.co.uk or 08457 50 40 30