RSPCA inspectors were told a horse “in need of specialist care” was being treated for “a snuffly nose”, a court heard today.
The animal was one of several that were ordered to be removed from Spindles Farm in Chalk Lane, Hyde Heath, following an inspection in January this year.
But the farm’s owner, 45-year-old James Gray, told vet Bob Baskerville there was no need for it to be taken into care.
RSPCA Chief Inspector Rob Skinner told Bicester Magistrates’ Court Mr Baskerville said one of the equines “would die if it was left” at the farm.
Mr Baskerville also recommended a number of animals be removed from the farm following examinations – three of which were “in need of specialist care”.