Gofynnwyd am farn yr ymatebwyr ynghylch y Deddfau lleol presennol sy'n rhoi pwerau i awdurdodau lleol mewn rhai mannau o Gymru i ddelio â’r broblem. Mae nifer o'r rhai sy'n gorfod delio â'r broblem yn cydnabod bod cyfanswm uchel nifer yr anifeiliaid dan sylw yn llethu elusennau lles, a bod difa heb boen yn anochel ac mewn sawl enghraifft yn well na gadael i'r ceffylau ddioddef.
Respondents were also asked their views on the existing local Acts that provide powers for local authorities in certain parts of Wales to manage the issue. Many who have to deal with the problem recognise that the sheer numbers of animals involved mean that the welfare charities have been swamped and humane destruction is seen as unavoidable and in many instances preferable to letting horses suffer.