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Proposed Submission Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan

Representation ID: 24047

Received: 27/11/2018

Respondent: Mrs. Tamara Strapp

Representation Summary:

Using the figure of one hectare per horse is not appropriate for management of ridden sports horses. This figure is selected in an area where horses will be left our grazing all year round. For advice on grazing management please see this BHS document. http://www.bhs.org.uk/~/media/bhs/files/pdf-documents/welfare-leaflets/pasture-managment-april-2017.ashx

Last sentence to read: While there is not a common standard....when horses do not have stabling a density of 1.5 acres per horse is an average.

Full text:

Using the figure of one hectare per horse is not appropriate for management of ridden sports horses. This figure is selected in an area where horses will be left our grazing all year round. For advice on grazing management please see this BHS document. http://www.bhs.org.uk/~/media/bhs/files/pdf-documents/welfare-leaflets/pasture-managment-april-2017.ashx

Last sentence to read: While there is not a common standard....when horses do not have stabling a density of 1.5 acres per horse is an average.