We urgently call on the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare to take immediate and decisive action to protect four horses suffering from extreme neglect by their owner. Despite repeated reports of neglect since May, one of these horses tragically passed away last week due to malnutrition and inadequate care. This is not the first time the owner has lost horses due to neglect. Tragically, she has lost nearly one horse every year - not from illness or old age, but solely as a result of her ongoing neglect. Without intervention, the remaining horses face a similarly dire fate.

Key Concerns:

1. Severe Malnutrition and Inadequate Feeding
   The horses currently have no access to food or ad-lib hay, and the limited grass in their field is totally insufficient to sustain four horses. These animals are visibly underweight and not receiving the nutrition necessary to survive, especially as winter sets in.
2. Insufficient Winter Protection
   While the horses are now wearing rugs, they are not thick enough to provide adequate warmth, as the animals are so emaciated that they lack the body condition necessary to stay warm. Without appropriate nutrition and better protection, their condition will continue to deteriorate in the colder months.
3. Unsanitary and Inaccessible Living Conditions
   The field they are in is rarely cleaned or maintained, creating unsanitary and unsafe conditions. They are in a field on Brundon Lane, where they have limited access to resources and are hidden from public view. The owner is likely planning to move them to another yard soon, further obscuring their neglect.
4. Owner Evading Accountability
   The owner has repeatedly avoided consequences by temporarily improving conditions just before inspections. This pattern of behavior is well-documented, as she is aware of how to manipulate the system to make the situation look better when the rescues are checking on her. If she is allowed to move them, the neglect will continue in a new, less visible location, making it harder for authorities to intervene.

Call to Action:

• Provide Information to RSPCA and World Horse Welfare:
  It is crucial for anyone with evidence to report directly to these organizations with photos, videos, and detailed observations. Avoid sharing information on social media to prevent alerting the owner, as she is known to make temporary improvements when she knows an inspection is coming.
• Urgent Monitoring and Intervention:
  These horses need immediate and consistent monitoring. If necessary, they should be relocated to a safe environment where they can receive proper care and nutrition.
• Stop the Owner from Relocating the Horses:
  To break the cycle of neglect, we must ensure the owner is held accountable and prevented from moving these horses to another location where the same harmful practices will continue.

The tragic loss of one horse last week underscores the urgency of this situation. With no food, insufficient hay, and extremely limited grass, the remaining horses are at significant risk, especially as the temperatures drop. Without immediate intervention, the outcome could be fatal for these animals.

Please sign this petition to stand up for the welfare of these horses. Together, we can press for decisive action to end this neglect and ensure these animals have the care they deserve.

Thank you for your support and compassion.