Horses, ponies and donkeys need you (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

Horses, ponies and donkeys need you

2:18pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 in Letters

WE ARE writing to your readers regarding the often cruel practice of the tethering of horses, ponies and donkeys.

Very often, these animals are seen tethered on the sides of roads or in fields – often without water during the hot sunny days and without food or shelter during rain, snow or severe cold weather. Most of the calls that we receive are from members of the public concerned about tethered horses.

With the support of various animal sanctuaries across the country, we are petitioning the government to ban this abhorrent practice.

We have compiled a report showing the terrible suffering these animals endure. For anyone wanting to get involved in helping to stop the tethering of horses, they can contact us at: Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary, Little Farm, Buttsbury Road, Buttsbury, Near Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NZ; telephone 01277 356191.

MISS S BURTON Sanctuary Founder/Manager