Increased RSPCA Presence at Appleby Horse Fair

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is on hand with an increased number of inspectors at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair, the first to take place since the Animal Welfare Act 2006 became law.

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is on hand with an increased number of inspectors at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair, the first to take place since the Animal Welfare Act 2006 became law.


A 12-strong team is working with Eden District Council and Cumbria Constabulary to minimize suffering and promote animal welfare at the Appleby-in-Westmorland, U.K., event, where around 1,500 horses will be bought and sold.

About 25,000 visitors are expected to flock to Appleby, Cumbria, between Thursday 7 and Monday 13, June, to watch Romany, Gypsy and traveling communities wash horses in the River Eden and race them in front of prospective buyers.


RSPCA chief inspector Brian Jeffries said: “There are always a large number of horses at the fair and huge potential for their welfare to be compromised. Our team will be putting in long hours to prevent any suffering, and offer advice.


“This year we’ve brought along two extra inspectors to help improve awareness and understanding of the new Animal Welfare Act and what it means

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