The National Equine Welfare Protocol ensures that horses suffering as a consequence of cruelty or neglect will be rescued quickly and effectively, says The Horse Trust.
“We are delighted that this Protocol has come into being so quickly under the chairmanship of Major General Robert Gordon,” says Paul Jepson, chief executive and resident veterinary surgeon of The Horse Trust. “After our experiences at the start of this year, with a horse welfare case of an unprecedented scale, we are determined to try and ensure that no other horses will ever have to suffer in this way again. The protocol is a major step towards this.”
He continued, “This Protocol is a demonstration of how all the related organisations can work cohesively together sharing resources, facilities and expertise and is a triumph for horse welfare.”
One of 15 welfare organisations signing up to the Protocol, launched today (12 June) by the Princess Royal, The Horse Trust is committed to encouraging horse owners and dealers to treat their animals responsibly and in line with the five freedoms through a programme of science, welfare and education.
The five freedoms are:
- Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
- Freedom from Discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
- Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
- Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
- Freedom from Fear and Distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
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A petition is being set up on a new website, specifically for this appeal against the judge’s decsion. The petition will be live by tomorrow. Keep checking the NEWC website for the link and of course it will be provided on this forum as well.
London Tonight and ITN News at Ten have both filmed reports at the Horse Trust today. Look out for them on TV tonight.
The Sun newspaper is running an article Tuesday. The HT are also in contact with the Daily Mail.
The Horse Trust thanks OE supporters for all the letters they are writing, both to Judge Kainth and to their MPs. Please also sign the petition as soon as it up online.
All charities involved request that concerned members of the public write to their MP to express their disappointment with Judge Kainth’s decision to return/ sell at auction the Spindles Farm equines.
Please write (this can be an email) to your own MP and include a copy to Mrs Cheryl Gillan (MP for Amersham).
All MPs email addresses can be found in the link below.
http://www.parliament.uk/directories/directories.cfm
Again, the request from the charities is that all emails should be RESPECTFUL, as this will achieve more.
Thanks again for your support and cooperation in this matter
All the charities involved request that concerned parties please write to Judge Kainth at this address only -
Deputy District Judge Sandeep Kainth
Oxford Magistrates Court
PO Box 37,
Speedwell Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 1RZ
The charities request that you PLEASE, PLEASE keep your letters RESPECTFUL. Although feelings run high on this case, nothing will be achieved by unpleasant language.
All the charities concerned expressed their thanks for the support they are receiving in their appeal against the judge’s decision.
Thank you all for your cooperation in this matter and let’s send mountains of (polite) letters to the judge!!!!
