Council seeks to reunite horses with their owner
We are working to reunite 12 piebald horses with their owner after the animals were found fly-grazing on a wildflower meadow in Blaydon Burn.
To protect the area's rare and protected wildflowers during their growing season, grazing is restricted in spring and summer, with access resuming from autumn. Grazing in autumn is carried out under licence and at carefully managed levels to support conservation aims. Low-intensity grazing for short periods helps maintain the meadow's biodiversity while preventing damage to sensitive habitats.
Our objective is to ensure the horses are safely removed from the meadow, allowing the grass and wildflowers to recover in time for the planned use of the field in the autumn.
The safety and welfare of the horses is a primary concern. Fly-grazing on land without supervision can put the animals at risk of injury, poor nutrition, and exposure to hazards.
On Tuesday 12 August, a council officer attended the site and served a notice to the horses' owners, by attaching it to a water butt.
We are urging the owner to come forward promptly so the horses can be returned to a safe and secure environment.
Anneliese Hutchinson, Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth at Gateshead Council said: "Our primary concern is the welfare of these horses. We want to ensure they are safe and well cared for, and we are asking their owner to come forward so they can be returned to a secure environment. At the same time, we need to protect the meadow so it can recover. We appreciate the public's help in locating the owner quickly."
To claim the horses, please call 0191 433 7225. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] for further information.
We are working to reunite 12 piebald horses with their owner after the animals were found fly-grazing on a wildflower meadow in Blaydon Burn.
To protect the area's rare and protected wildflowers during their growing season, grazing is restricted in spring and summer, with access resuming from autumn. Grazing in autumn is carried out under licence and at carefully managed levels to support conservation aims. Low-intensity grazing for short periods helps maintain the meadow's biodiversity while preventing damage to sensitive habitats.
Our objective is to ensure the horses are safely removed from the meadow, allowing the grass and wildflowers to recover in time for the planned use of the field in the autumn.
The safety and welfare of the horses is a primary concern. Fly-grazing on land without supervision can put the animals at risk of injury, poor nutrition, and exposure to hazards.
On Tuesday 12 August, a council officer attended the site and served a notice to the horses' owners, by attaching it to a water butt.
We are urging the owner to come forward promptly so the horses can be returned to a safe and secure environment.
Anneliese Hutchinson, Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth at Gateshead Council said: "Our primary concern is the welfare of these horses. We want to ensure they are safe and well cared for, and we are asking their owner to come forward so they can be returned to a secure environment. At the same time, we need to protect the meadow so it can recover. We appreciate the public's help in locating the owner quickly."
To claim the horses, please call 0191 433 7225. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] for further information.
