Emaciated foal rescued from freezing ditch *Warning: graphic images*
The foal, who is unable to stand up without help due to his weak state, was found with the body of a foal who had died
Fly-grazing
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Horses being illegally grazed on land without the landowner’s permission — fly-grazing — is a major problem across the UK. Concerns surround the welfare of the horses being fly-grazed as it is not unusual for them to find their way on to roads, causing a potential danger to both themselves and other road users. With no way to contact their owners, issues surrounding their health and well-being are a constant headache for welfare charities and the police.
While there has been extensive debate about the problem, with ASBOs being used as one of the ways to punish those found guilty, charities have warned that a cull of fly-gazed horses may be inevitable. Wales brought in legislation in January giving local authorities the power to seize or impound horses abandoned on public or private land without permission. In England a private members bill — The Control of Horses Bill — has passed its second reading and will now continue to committee stage, where it will be examined in detail by a panel of MPs.
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Abandoned pony left tied to a tree rehomed by local resident
The pony, who was left with a sign around his neck saying that he was unwanted, has found a new home
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Plea for owner of dumped dead ponies to come forward
After the latest in a worrying string of dumped horses and ponies, charities reiterate that it's vital for new tougher fly-grazing legislation to be introduced in England
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One year on, is the Welsh fly-grazing Bill working? [H&H VIP]
H&H investigates how the bill, introduced a year ago, has performed in Wales and what improvements need to be made
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Five horses die due to neglect
The RSPCA is yet to locate the owners of the horses who were the victims of neglect
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Tougher powers against fly-grazing a step closer
The Control of Horses Bill has taken a step closer to becoming law today
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Dead foals dumped on country lane *Warning* contains graphic images
This is the latest in a string of shocking neglect cases as charities continue to call for stronger fly-grazing regulations
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Police and BHS team up to tackle fly-grazing
Following a spate of loose horses escaping onto main roads, police and the British Horse Society have come together to tackle fly-grazing in Hertfordshire
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Man jailed after stealing back seized fly-grazed horses
Thomas Hope Price pleaded guilty to the theft of nine horses that had been seized by the council
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Police tackle fly-grazing after horses killed on railway
Police are trying to find new ways to stamp down on fly–grazing following the death of a group of horses on a railway line last month
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Tougher fly-grazing powers a step closer
The Control of Horses Bill, aimed to tackle illegal fly-grazing, has passed its second reading
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Notorious fly-grazer guilty of cruelty charges
Tom Price was back in court earlier this month (7 October) and was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to another 12 horses
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Campaign to support fly-grazing bill
Public support required to help tackle the issue of fly-grazing
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Charities unite to tackle fly grazing
Government discusses changes in legislation to help combat fly grazing
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MP acts to tackle fly-grazing crisis
Changes in legislative powers are being pushed for by MP to prevent illegal grazing
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Equine charities welcome new bill to tackle fly-grazing
Equine charities and countryside organisations have welcomed the launch of a private members bill to tackle illegal fly-grazing
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Police consider ASBOs for fly-grazers
Welfare charities say ASBOs are unlikely to solve the problem of illegal fly-grazing
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Tom Price out of jail but back in court
The serial fly-grazer has been back in court on fresh charges
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Government has its ‘head in the sand’ over fly-grazing
Defra is under pressure to bring in tough new laws to tackle fly-grazing - like those being fast-tracked through the Welsh Government
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Culls of fly-grazed horses likely without new laws, says equine charity
The chilling warning came from the head of World Horse Welfare. Equine charities are urging the Government to bring in tough new laws to deal with fly-grazing
