On Saturday 26th February, the Western Morning News reported that 19 ponies have been rescued, thanks to their original article about dead and neglected ponies discovered on Bodmin Moor by charity South West Equine Protection.
It says that "Close co-operation between a number of groups and agencies - including commoners, Animal Health, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Cornwall County Council, the RSPCA and the police - ensured that all animals were removed safely and with the minimum of distress."
SWEP say that they "We have had a great reaction to the article, which has really put the spotlight on this important issue, so we owe a huge thanks to the Western Morning News and its readers...This is such a wonderful result for the ponies - it has been weeks since our initial email to the authorities stating that there was a serious equine welfare problem on this common that required a roundup and inspection".
The ponies are now being cared for by Redwings Sanctuary.
Article in the WMN - http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/regionalnews/WMN-report-leads-help-ill-ponies/article-3270484-detail/article.html
SWEP press release: http://www.swep.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/DEFRA-Finally-Act-After-Pressure-From-SWEP-and-the-Media.pdf
