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Jean Winn has been banned from keeping horses and dogs
A woman who neglected 27 horses, and 33 dogs, said she was embarrassed to ask for help.
Jean Winn, 75, was banned from keeping horses and dogs, after she pleaded guilty to two animal welfare offences.
A spokesperson for the RSPCA said the charity’s officers accompanied police to execute a warrant in January 2025, after concerns were raised about animals Winn owned.
“Animals were discovered in unsuitable and cramped conditions with various health issues,” he said.
“At an address in Lymington, dogs were found in dirty cages with no food and water throughout rooms at the property.
“Horses were also found in stables and fields at the address; RSPCA officers found no evidence of a food source, nor that any food had been supplied recently. The ground was heavily poached with hazards, with other patches consisting of mud and faecal matter.”
Horses were also removed from two locations in Sway, Lymington.
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RSPCA inspector Hannah Nixon said: “Meeting the needs of animals in your care is an essential component of animal welfare. In this instance the needs of a large number of horses and dogs were sadly not being met for a prolonged period of time. It’s important for owners to understand that meeting the needs of animals is essential.”
Winn was banned from owing dogs or horses for seven years. She was also sentenced to a 12-month community order, which features a 9pm-8am daily curfew for six months, and must pay £400 costs. The animals were signed over into RSPCA care for rehoming.
“In mitigation, it was highlighted that Mrs Winn had a 60-year history of keeping and breeding animals without issue, even during challenging personal circumstances,” the spokesperson said. “She accepted there was too much to handle and was embarrassed to ask for help, though she did try to seek support. She said she had also struggled with challenges with her property and health.”
PC Sam Chapman from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary thanked all those who supported the action.
“This is a great example of RSPCA officers and police working together to safeguard animals, which were at the very heart of all of our hard work.”
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.