Abandoned Ponies Bodmin Moor

A group of 3 ponies were reported to us as being abandoned.  These ponies are actually being illegally grazed on private land.  This is a very common problem that we encounter on Bodmin.  The notches on the outside of the pony's ears in the picture above indicate who owns it. 

People have witnessed farmers cutting fences and removing gates in an effort to get their animals onto private land to graze on Bodmin.  When contacted about their animals they deny ownership or refuse to move them.  This is a big problem for private land owners, particularly when the animals being grazed are in poor condition, or are ill.  Many local residents are frightened of the local farmers and fear of reprisals if they report ponies in bad condition.