Frequently asked questions about stray horses
Find out answers to the most common questions we get asked about horses.
Note: some figures are approximate.
How many complaints about horses were received in relation to the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014?
2022/23 - 52
2021/22 - 77
2020/21 - 153
2019/20 - 227
2018/19 - 198
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claimed | 8 | 10 | 28 | 50 | 33 |
| Re-homed | 2 (charity) | 6 | 14 | 17 | 62 |
| Destroyed | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How much has the council paid in seizing, impounding, feeding and maintaining horses; in relation to Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014?
2022/23 - Approx £23,000 (inclusive of salaries and on costs)
2021/22 - Approx £20,000 (inclusive of salaries and on costs)
2020/21 - Approx £62,500 (inclusive of salaries and on costs)
2019/20 - Approx £60,000 (inclusive of salaries and on costs)
2018/19 - Approx £55,000 (inclusive of salaries and on costs)
How much of this money has been recouped?
2022/23 - Approx £569
2021/22 - Approx £400
2020/21 - Approx £2,600
2019/20 - Approx £2,200
2018/19 - Approx £1,900