Traveller turned RSPCA inspector speaks out

From Horse and Country

Chief RSPCA inspector John Grant, has spoken out about the travelling community and their horses, at the World Horse Welfare conference 2012.

Raised as a traveller, John gave an audience of more than 250 guests from across the horse world, including the charity’s president HRH The Princess Royal, an insight into travellers' culture and values. He also spoke about their special relationship with horses, for which Travellers have a 'mystical' fascination.

Important work

The overbreeding and welfare problems among horses in these communities as a result of their attitudes were explored, as were suggestions for reducing these problems.

For many people John's talk was the highlight of the conference and offered a glimpse into the important work being done by the RSPCA to help tackle the growing problem of travelling ponies.