If you report a horse what would happen next?

Question

Just wondering .. If you report a horse that is in very poor condition .. and they say its an urgent matter .. what would happen next? how long would they take before getting back to you, to let you know what is going to happen or what has happened :S .. sorry its really hard to explain! Im from the Uk btw :) x

Please no bitchy comments.. as it has been reported .. i was wondering what would happen next.. :)

Answer 1

Good for you! Horses can not talk for themselves, and it's great to have Heros like you out there.

First the Vets will take a look at them, and use a scale on 1-10 to see how bad off he is.

I had to do this myself, so I know what you're going through.

Than they will have to go to Court, and they deserve it! Than a fine follows, and sometimes Animal Crulity Charges.

You may have saved this Horses life.

God Bless you, for caring about Gods Creatures that need a voice!

Horses need more people to talk for them.

Answer 2

Honestly it takes alot for them to do anything. I was going to report horses in a field near me that were in a total mess, the field was covered in massive holes that are extremely dangerous if a horse falls and breaks a leg there isn't much you can do about it. Well just before i reported anything i noticed the case in the paper that there were 12 calls a day about these horses, and someone had been sent out and wasn't happy at the waste of time it had caused when in obviously alot of people opinions something should have been done. You will also find if she has a sob story they probably will just let her off with it. Sorry, i would still try though you never know.

Answer 3

Well sometimes the authorities will call you the next day or sometime that week, to get more info of the location or situation. If the situation of the animal is life or death when they visit, they might seize the animal right then and there. But usually what happens is the owner is given a set amount of time to clean up the area and get the horse in better condition. Then they do a check up to see if the owner fixed the problems. If he didn't they fine him/arrest him/whatever and take the animals. This process is sometimes long and doesn't produce the results you want but at least you tried. : )

Answer 4

It depends on who you reported the animal to. The RSPCA are not known for their urgency when dealing with horses, and they won't report back to you (though there are calls for them to do so).



For equine emergencies in the UK, the best charity to report to is World Horse Welfare (which used to be known as the ILPH).

http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/



Whenever I've needed to report equine cruelty or suffering, they've been brilliant. They respond within 24 hours and will update you if you request them to do so. As others have said, in the first instance the authorities who respond will assess the situation and advise the owner about making improvements. They then follow up to see if the advice has been taken.



Only in extreme circumstances will they seize an animal on the spot. (You only need to see how the RSPCA dealt with the Amersham case to know that it takes time!).

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/397/173684.html



Well done for having the decency to do something about this horse. I hope there is a happy ending in sight.

Answer 5

i am in maryland, usa.

i have reported horses in really poor condition one time.

they had no shelter, and were very malnurished. 4 of them, off the track and then placed in a postage sized paddock with no grass or hay and just rain water in the buckets.

i had never seen horses so bad off. there toes were rolling up like elf slippers and you could see their back bones sticking up a good inch or 2.

we were due for 7 days of icey rain and i just couldnt sleep anymore thinking about them, so i called the authorities and reported them.

they went out the next day and evaluated the situation.

they gave the owners a mandate (non negotiable) to have the horses feet done, and to be treated by a vet, and to supply a clean shelter..

they had 30 days in which to comply and send all the proof of payments for these services to the authorities.

spring came and the lot was so overgrown that i couldnt see them anymore, so one day i drove down the driveway like i was lost, and they were gone.

they had been kept this way for 11 years!!!

Answer 6

Chances are that they will not get back to you because there is really no need to. They will go out and check on the horse. A few things can happen, the horse can be seized, the owner can be fined, or the owner can be given X amount of time to get proper care for the horse.

Answer 7

in reporting the horse, you can tell them not to use your name, it can be anonomous i think. someone like an expert will come and take a look at the horse....and then tell the owner they have a certain amount of time to fix what needs to be fixed with the horse. If they have not done it, then the horses will be taken away.



That happened to my neighboors horses.....it was so sad to see how they treated their horses....my other neighboor reported them to the police and that is what happened.



If they are in poor condition then you should definaltly report them b/c the poor horse shouldnt have to suffer.



Just tell the police not to use your name, I don't think that they will anyway.

Answer 8

Hi,the RSPCA will check to see what condition the horse is in.If they deem it to be in a bad way then they will confiscate the horse.I would

keep an eye on the horse if no one shows up phone them until they turn up.They might not get back in contact with you.I am glad you

are looking out for the horse.

Good Luck

Answer 9

I've reported horses before, and in the US the horse has to practically be on death's door before they'll do anything. It's astounding, really, how much they can get away with here.



I'd take it upon myself to follow up with the people you reported the horse to. Those kinds of places aren't usually good at getting back with you unless they need something from you.

Answer 10

They are obligated to investigate your claim. How long it takes or what procedures are followed if the horse is underweight and/or not cared for properly is out of my realm, as I am in Florida. Our county animal control and SPCA are completely different from UK.

Answer 11

Once the animal is reported the person taking the report doesn't get back to you or keep you up to date on the progress of the investigation.

Answer 12

i live in ireland which is nearly same as uk so basically they check out the horse she how bad it is faten it up etc. and you may get the horse for free.

Answer 13

my next door neighbor had a foal and left the halter on as it grew up...it cut him open as the horse grew...we reported it to neighbor who did nothing...we called a vet [our expense ] and humane society....neighbor was soooo pissed off but we had to do what we had to do...good luck