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Welfare Concerns
We sometimes receive calls from members of the public regarding horses they’re concerned about. Unfortunately, we have no legal powers to intervene or seize any horse in need. We can offer advice regarding situations you come across, however, to report a horse that you feel needs immediate assistance you should contact one of the following organisations:
THE RSPCA
Cruelty line: 0300 1234 999
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WORLD HORSE WELFARE
Freephone Welfare hotline:
03000 3336000
8am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
When reporting a Welfare Concern please provide as much of the following information as possible:
A description of the horse/horses with all-possible detail; colour, sex, approximate age and height, distinguishing marks etc.
Information about the horses’ owners if known or alternatively details of the owner of the land on which the horse is kept.
A description of the location – field, buildings, road, any landmarks, so that it will be easy to find. (Please remember that any Welfare Officer attending may not know the area particularly well so the more information was given the easier the location will be to find. If possible use What3words.
Loose Horses
If there are loose horses on the road, please dial 999 and inform the police immediately, giving the road number and location. The Police and Local Authority inspectors, unlike other Welfare Organisations, have the legal power of enforcement.