How the economy is affecting horse world
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RISING bills and winter fast approaching spell concern for many in the UK – and the horse world is no exception.
Blue Cross is among the charities to flag worries, reporting that an increased number of people may be struggling financially to keep their horses.
Its latest figures, released in August, showed the charity had received 144 requests from people asking Blue Cross to take in or help rehome a horse or pony. More than 70% of those cited personal or financial circumstances. This compares to around 15% of the total 277 intake and rehoming requests, and approximately 14% of the 231 requests in 2020, specifying financial reasons.
“Some people we are speaking to are eating food from a food bank. Obviously horses are generally part of a family but if you can’t afford to buy food, horses have.
