Horse owners urged to keep equines safe this Bonfire night
| Horse owners urged to keep equines safe this Bonfire night HORSE owners in Bristol and the surrounding area are being urged by a leading West Country equine welfare charity to find out where firework displays are taking place this Bonfire night (November 5) so they can ensure rockets are set off in the opposite direction to their animals. HorseWorld in Whitchurch, which is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of horses, ponies and donkeys in need, wants people to make sure fireworks are not being set off near the equines. HorseWorld in Whitchurch, which is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of horses, ponies and donkeys in need, wants people to make sure fireworks are not being set off near the equines. |  |
Jerry Watkins, Welfare Manager at HorseWorld, explained: "We want to advise horse owners to tell their neighbours and firework display organisers that there are horses or ponies nearby so they can ensure fireworks are set off in the opposite direction to them.
"It would also be advisable for people with equines to stay with them on Bonfire night as their presence can have a calming affect on the animal. This way they can also observe the horse's behaviour and ensure they stay safe."
HorseWorld is responsible for the care of more than 500 equines, giving them the safe and happy futures they deserve, free from pain or neglect.
Jerry added: "Horses often bolt from firework noise and become injured so always make sure horses, ponies and donkeys are stabled while fireworks are being let off. Like other animals, equines get stressed and upset by both the sound and sight of fireworks going off so make sure stable doors remain closed."
The charity has two sites comprising its Welfare Department and Visitor Centre. Staff at the Welfare Department work tirelessly to rehabilitate sick, neglected or traumatised horses bringing them back to health and enabling them to trust humans once again.
The Visitor Centre also plays an important role, allowing the public to meet some of the recovered animals and learn about animal welfare. Funds raised from the Visitor Centre are used to help pay for the charity's work.
For more tips about keeping horses safe this Bonfire night, please visit the news page on HorseWorld's website via www.horseworld.org.uk.
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