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?
2024/25 - 15
2023/24 - 37
2022/23 - 52
2021/22 - 77
2020/21 - 153
| 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claimed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 28 |
| Re-homed | 1 | 0 | 2 (charity) | 6 | 14 |
| Destroyed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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?
2024/25 - Approx £5,000 (inclusive of salaries and on costs)
2023/24 - Approx £13,000 (inclusive of on costs)
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)
How much of this money has been recouped?
2024/25 - £0
2023/24 - £817
2022/23 - Approx £569
2021/22 - Approx £400
2020/21 - Approx £2,600
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