With the River Nene flooding the surrounding fields are completely under deep water. In these fields are some horses which we all think belong to the gypsies. There has been a huge outcry on the local Face Book page in trying to get the horses moved out of the waterlogged fields. RSPCA and the local vets have been involved - not very successfully I have to add!! At about 1.30am this morning a group of concerned local people were down by the field putting straw into a small corner of the field just out of the water. They have been feeding the horses. This morning it was in the local newspaper and on the BBC local news. Finally three horses which were still in the centre of the field standing in water were rescued and taken to a nearby farm. There are just three horses left on the raised corner of the field and I went to see them with some apples. This stallion was so pleased to see me I think he wanted to give me a kiss. Absolutely heartbreaking to see horses being treated so badly but wonderful to know there are lots of people who are fighting for them!!
You can see part of the flooded field behind the horse.
Great point of view . Not sure what to say that would be politically correct, regretfully we are getting dead horses dumped in a land near us which had been traced to a certain community . Response until caught in the act nothing can be done!!
@salza Yes Sally I am petrified of horses!! I was trying to take some photos and he kept putting his face nearer and nearer to mine!! At least there was a fence between us. I think if anyone had been watching me throw the apples over to the horses would have laughed!! What a wuss I am!!
@pamknowler well I must fav for your bravery at getting this close. I have been unable to go horse riding recently and I am suffering withdrawal symptoms so seeing this beautiful squishy nose helps!
@padlock Everyone seems to be angry at the RSPCA's lack of response but I think they have a very difficult job and their hands are tied. So sad though!!
Great shot Pam - Fav I had the same experience with a horse in the field down Wood Lane on Christmas Day a couple of years ago and I phoned the RSPCA for help.
Oh my what a wonderful shot...he is totally gorgeous & I love all the detail around his mouth & nose. Such a sad story , but that's good news that there are people who do care & willing to help.
If this were here theses people would probably be cited for cruelty to animals, possibly arrested. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals would definitely be involved.
Great shot Pam, but what a sad story behind it. Why on earth can't the RSPCA seize the horses and prosecute the owners? Sounds like they know about this animal abuse. Not acceptable!! I have a strong suspicion the animal rights people would swing into action pdq here.
