P-04-333 Stop neglect and abandonment of horses and ponies by enforcement of microchipping laws

Petition wording:

The Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies has been inundated with calls for assistance from concerned members of the public, horse owners and the Police for horses found abandoned, neglected and injured.  Many have been injured from wandering on to the roads causing great risk to Motorists.

None of these horses are microchipped which has been a legal requirement for foals born after July 2009 which means the owners cannot be traced.  We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to ensure effective enforcement of microchipping and Equine passports as laid down in the 2009 Legislation.

Petition raised by: The Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies

Date petition first considered by Committee: 11 October 2011

Number of signatures: 2114