Animal Welfare Act

Emaciated mare with infected wound could not be saved by rescuers

The mare’s carer was convicted of three offences under the Animal Welfare Act

‘Sanctuary’ court case shows need for rescue licensing *H&H Plus*

H&H speaks to established equine welfare charities to find out how this recent court case demonstrates the need for licensing and regulation of animal sanctuaries, and what the benefits of this would be, for horses and people

Police appeal: man beats horse and dog in ‘shocking and barbaric’ assault

“We are looking for anything that may be able to help us identify him – no detail is insignificant”

Euthanasia ‘may be the only option’ for donkey found suffering on waste site

A second donkey was found suffering with thrush and white line disease in all four hooves

‘A clear signal to potential offenders’: tougher sentences for animal cruelty a step closer

“It’s time that the sentences imposed on individuals who cause pain and suffering to animals reflect the severity of the crimes they are committing”

Pony found in garden shed ‘in pain with every step’ put down

Two cobs and 14 donkeys were seized by police and taken into the care of the RSPCA and the Donkey Sanctuary

Ban for man who allowed pregnant mares to suffer

The RSPCA said the case could have been avoided had the owner provided food and water for the horses

Four horses put down after 31-strong herd neglected

“Owning horses is a privilege, and despite repeated warnings, the standards of care have fallen well short of legal requirements here — sadly these animals have paid the price”

This has to stop: rallying call to owners over fireworks menace *H&H Plus*

‘He will live for ever in our hearts’: heartbreak as youngster put down a week after rescue

The charity said the colt received round-the-clock care while vets fought “tirelessly” to save him

We are all responsible for fixing ‘broken system’ that allows horses to suffer *H&H Plus*

Emaciated horses recovering well as owners banned for 10 years

“Magic weighed 356kg, meaning he was at least 100kg underweight. Lexi weighed 384kg. A thoroughbred of a similar height would be expected to weigh 450-500kg,”

Woman sentenced after two emaciated ponies and newborn foal put down

“This was a sad case with a tragic outcome resulting in the death of three ponies”

‘No justification’ for ‘worst case of neglect’ seen by welfare inspector

The man pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering when he appeared in court last month following the SSPCA investigation

Need for tougher sentences highlighted by vile attack on horse *H&H Plus*

‘We all have our part to play in ending the horse crisis’ *H&H Plus*

Calls for Britain to step up after Scotland increases animal abuse sentences

The maximum jail tern for animal abusers in Scotland has been increased from 12 months to five years

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