3.20
Support
Proposed Submission Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan
Representation ID: 24047
Received: 27/11/2018
Respondent: Mrs. Tamara Strapp
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.
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.