Condition of Pony on Bodmin Common know as "Little Mare" Now Critical

SWEP is highly frustrated by the authorities' lack of action and concern about the situation on Bodmin Moor.  When SWEP reported their evidence and concerns to the authorities, and asked for a round-up, the authorities said they had "no concerns" over the welfare of the ponies on this common. 

This mare is now having trouble walking due to the extent of her muscle loss.  SWEP releases the plight of these ponies to the media and the story is covered by BBC Spotlight (http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/cornwall/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_9398000/9398134.stm), the Western Morning News, and the Daily Mail as well as other media companies.

For what seems like forever, there continues to be a lack of action by the authorities.  We had offered to care for the ponies whilst the authorities made enquiries into who owned them, so at least they could start getting treatment, but this offer was not accepted.  SWEP would face prosecution by the authorities if we took the ponies from the common.

Action came just in time for these ponies - on 23rd February, Redwings (along with the authorities) removed 19 ponies from this common - incredibly "Little Mare" did survive long enough to be included in this rescue and now has a life-long home at Redwings.