South West Equine Protection is a registered charity based on Dartmoor. We respond to wild pony emergency callouts on Dartmoor and Bodmin moors. Donations from the public enable us to respond to callouts and get veterinary help for ponies in distress. All the "wild" ponies on the moors are owned, but sadly many owners try to avoid their duty of care...
Friday, 30 September 2011
Tavistock Pony Market
SWEP attended the annual pony sale at Tavistock market. All ponies were appropriately penned, although only one owner had provided their ponies with fresh water. We purchased a pony who was extremely friendly and small. The sale ran smoothly, although many ponies were left unsold. Most ponies sold for 10-15 guineas, only one made 34 guineas (still an extremely low price). A SWEP representative stayed at the sale site until all the ponies had been safely loaded at the end of the sale.
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