Animal Welfare Act

Man caught unloading Shetland pony from ‘highly dangerous’ van

‘If the pony was to lose its balance when the vehicle went round a corner or stopped suddenly, he could have injured himself significantly’

Five-year ban for man who refused to look after his horses

Pony with necrotic wound left to suffer ‘needlessly’ for weeks *Warning: graphic image*

The RSPCA inspector said the wounds indicated they had been left for at least a couple of weeks and suffering could have been avoided

Two horses put down after man ignored warnings

The RSPCA found ‘significant failings’ when inspectors attended the property in January

Horses found starving in ‘death camp’: woman sentenced to maximum jail time *Warning: graphic image*

‘These animals suffered in her care and she saw animals deteriorate in front of her and did absolutely nothing to stop it’

Gelding blinded by ragwort poisoning put down: owner jailed

Oscar was described by the vet as having a body score of two and was found to have a ‘significant’ worm burden.

31 horses rescued from ‘dilapidated’ stables: owner convicted of cruelty *Warning: upsetting footage*

Six horses were put down on veterinary advice and a further five were put down at a later date on welfare grounds

Thinnest horse a welfare inspector had ever seen put down to ‘end his suffering’

‘The only consolation is that he was warm and comfortable in a stable getting plenty of care during his last night’

Four sentenced after horses found in field with rotting carcass *Warning: upsetting content*

'I was shocked at the conditions not only of the field, which was atrocious, but the horses themselves, they were in a terrible state'

RSPCA hits back at MPs' calls to curtail its prosecuting powers

RSPCA chief executive Jeremy Cooper said the call "flies in the face of the majority of evidence put before the committee"

Damning report into animal welfare legislation published

"It is unacceptable that in a modern society no state organisation is responsible for animal welfare"

'Justice served' to owner of emaciated horses found with ragwort poisoning and worm damage

Gordon Perkis has been given a 10-year ban on keeping horse, a 12-week suspended prison sentence and was ordered to pay £2,080 costs

Lice-ridden pony found 'eaten alive' by maggots *warning: graphic images*

A World Horse Welfare officer described it as 'one of the most horrific cases of neglect I've seen'

Evidence heard as Animal Welfare Act review begins

The government is reviewing the effectiveness of the Act, regulation surrounding the sale and advertising of pets as well as enforcement of current animal welfare legislation

Horse discovered 'dumped like rubbish in a ditch' *warning: graphic image'

Police are appealing for information after a filly was found decomposing in Hertfordshire

Carole Mortimer: the FEI prefix fee — who are the winners and losers? *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's sport horse breeding columnist draws some conclusions on the introduction of a hefty naming fee by the FEI

Six-year ban for woman who caused suffering to 50 animals

This was the third time the woman had been prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act

Abandoned Shetlands 'French and Saunders' rescued by charity

The ponies with overgrown hooves were found abandoned in Hampshire

Suspected ragwort poisoning kills two mares: Owners handed lifetime ban

The mares, both of which had foals at foot, were seized by the RSPCA on veterinary grounds in 2014

Owner of horse found in 'terrible state' handed lifetime ban

She was also handed an 18-week suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £2,080 costs