Small pony showed ‘all the signs of exhaustion’ – second death at Appleby as overworking rife
An RSPCA officer at Appleby Horse Fair 2024.A second equine died at Appleby Horse Fair, it has been confirmed, as overworking of horses was a “significant welfare issue” at this year’s event. H&H reported on the three-year-old who was “worked to death” last Wednesday (5 June) but the RSPCA said a Shetland also died on Saturday, showing “all the signs of exhaustion” […]