Post by Catrin on Dec 15, 2010 19:05:24 GMT 1
BHS Press Release today
Snow brings added dangers to horses
Horse owners need to be aware of the danger posed by poisonous tree branches becoming within reach because of heavy snow fall.
The warning comes from The British Horse Society, following the tragic death of a horse in Scotland as a result of yew poisoning.
Sue Kilby, Welfare Representative on the BHS Scotland Committee, explains: “A heavy fall of snow can change the configuration of tree lines and woods and hungry, curious equines will snatch at any foliage that comes within reach.
“We would urge all horse owners to be alert to this unexpected sort of danger – fallen electrical cables are another hazard that we need to look out for in this type of weather.”
For more information on keeping you and your horse safe this winter please visit the BHS website, www.bhs.org.uk. In particular a list of commonly found toxic trees is available from the BHS pasture management advisory leaflet available at www.bhs.org.uk/Horse_Care/Horse_Care_Advice/Publications/Download.aspx
For further information and pictures, please contact: Alison Coleman, The British Horse Society, 02476 840463 or a.coleman@bhs.org.uk
