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Neglected Ponies Seized from Dangerous Land...
Twenty one ponies and their foals came to Hillside after There are
Trading Standards Officers removed them from land too 1600 horses,
dangerous for them to remain on. ponies and
donkeys living
The owner, who had been convicted by Exeter magistrates for
animal welfare and horses passport offences, received a 12 week at Hillside
custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months and has been banned for
life from keeping animals for causing extreme suffering to horses and ponies.
The court heard how the mares and foals were kept on an area of scrub
which contained burnt out cars and other hazardous metal, which was totally
inadequate for their needs. Their welfare had been severely compromised.
Arriving with us pregnant, most of these rescued mares went on to safely Mares and foals rescued from a dangerous environment
give birth last spring.
All the stallions were gelded soon after arrival.
Safe in the Sancturay - twenty one mares and foals are free to enjoy a safe environment at Hillside... 77
