Abandoned horses reach 'crisis point', say charities
Charities are warning the number of abandoned horses in the Midlands is reaching critical levels.
Rescue centres say irresponsible breeders and rising costs are behind a surge in the number of animals being neglected.
The RSPCA wants tighter controls to keep track of owners.
Pam Caufield spoke to Sue Penny, the owner of Ha'penny Horse and Rescue in Worcestershire, and Cathy Hyde, an equine coordinator with the RSPCA.
19 Mar 2014
- From the section Hereford & Worcester