BHS Hampshire Welfare Team

Organisation of BHS Hants County Welfare Representatives (CRW) Team

Areas covered:

East & North Hants:                   Anne Vestey

                                              Claire Pragnell

Southampton & South East:         Becky Gardiner

                                              Tasha Collard

New Forest & Waterside:             Patty Burrows

These areas are rough guides only, reflecting CWRs location. Crossovers are expected should a CWR be unavailable at a specific time.

We are a team of five keen, down to earth horsey people that aim to prevent cases of cruelty and neglect through education. As BHS welfare volunteers we respond to reports of equine suffering and neglect and give guidance and advice to horse owners in an informed and sympathetic manner.

Below is a list of all the leaflets that are available from the BHS to offer information and advice. To receive any of these leaflets please email welfare@BHSHampshire.org.uk

• A guide to horse care and welfare

• Buying or Owning your first horse

• Loaning or Leasing a horse/pony

• The cost of keeping a horse/pony

• Basic Feeding

• Bedding for Horses

• Pasture Management

• Essential Health Care Requirements

• Tetanus and Influenza vaccinations

• Strangles

• African Horse Sickness

• Respiratory Health

• Colic

• Sweet Itch

• The dangers of Ragwort

• Worm Control

• Prevention and Management of Laminitis