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<p>The Control of Horses Act 2015 provides powers for landowners, land occupiers and
local authorities to deal with horses placed unlawfully on any land, public or private
(including equine abandonments). The 2015 Act allows for action to be taken quickly
where horses are placed on land without the land-owner’s permission. If no owner can
be identified within four working days, options include rehoming, either privately
or via charities, or offering the horses for sale.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities
are responsible for compliance with the legislation and its enforcement. Enforcement
will vary according to location, depending on local priorities. We therefore encourage
all interested parties to work together at local level to use the available powers
to address the problem of abandoned horses.</p><p> </p><p>The Government considers
that the relevant legislation and guidance in place provides the right safeguards
and powers in respect of protecting equine welfare. We remain committed to working
with enforcement agencies and other interested parties to ensure issues of horse abandonments
or neglect are effectively addressed.</p>
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