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Members of the public worry that the Moorland Ponies are not being fed and that they need to be rugged up. Shows that the public don't always understand how these ponies live etc. - JN 15/03/2018

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The Moorland Mousie Trust has been contacted numerous times this winter by people concerned that the ponies were unable to cope in the freezing conditions.

"We've had a huge problem this winter," said Juliet Rogers, trustee of the charity which works to protect the endangered breed.

"On the sites where the public have lots of access, like the Clevedon Hills, people want them to be fed, they want them to have stables and rugs.

"They don't need these things. They are used to surviving in all weathers and are out on 200-plus acres - they move around to eat and keep warm."

Ms Rogers said horse owners are as much as a problem as the non-equestrian public.

"Interestingly some of the worst offenders have been horsey," she said. "They want the ponies to be treated like their own horses, given hay and stabled.

"I've had really nice people saying they have been kept up at night worrying about them."

Ms Rogers added that the ponies are protected against laminitis if their weight is allowed to drop over the winter.

"If they lose weight over the winter, they're not carrying too much into the summer," she said.

"These ponies are incredibly lucky. They would be dead if they weren't used in conservation."

There has also been concern over the Exmoor ponies grazing in Prestwick Carr.

"There is lots of dry ground but the ponies like wading in the wet areas as there's lots of grass that's still green in those areas," Ms Rogers said.

"They are perfectly capable of coming out of the water if they want to."
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Ms Rogers urged visitors to not feed the ponies.
"People feel they should feed them carrots anywhere there is public access and then the ponies start to mug the public," she said.

"We tend to be careful which ponies we put where. We have the wilder ones in the public areas so they keep away.

"The other problem is a lot of people feed them completely unsuitable foods, like potatoes, onions and cabbages."

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Moorland ponies 'do not need rugs and stables' despite public concern - Horse & Hound

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The Moorland Mousie Trust has been contacted numerous times this winter by people concerned that the ponies were unable to cope in the freezing conditions. "We've had a huge problem this winter," said Juliet Rogers, trustee of the charity which works to protect the endangered breed.

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Horse brought into a club in Miami Beach. Unsurprisingly it slips and falls, struggles to get its grip on the floor. The nightclub has been closed and licenses revoked due to the inhumane and dangerous incident.
- JN 15/03/2018

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WATCH: Mokai Lounge in Miami Beach under fire after video surfaced of a horse inside the nightclub pic.twitter.com/C7Saz3q20a

- Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) March 9, 2018

A nightclub has been closed after a "dangerous" and "inhumane" incident involving a horse.
A video shared on social media shows a grey horse being led into a packed crowd at Mokai Lounge in Miami Beach, United States.
The horse, who is ridden by a scantily-clad woman, slips and falls.
The crowd screams and cheers as the horse struggles to regain his footing and the rider is unseated.

The incident took place between Wednesday night (7 March) and early Thursday morning.

On Friday (9 March), Miami Beach city manager, Jimmy Morales issued an order for the club's business licence to be revoked.

"I was disgusted and offended that any legitimate businessperson would think this was an appropriate action to take," said Mr Morales.

"This activity was not permitted, and as soon as we became aware, I immediately instructed staff to act swiftly in remedying this situation."

Miami Beach mayor Dan Gelber said he "fully supports" the actions taken by Mr Morales.

"[It is] an extremely troubling video that can only be described as insane stupidity and irresponsibility," he said in a press conference following the incident.
"What kind of idiot would do this to an animal and endanger people's lives in that club?
"It was dangerous to this animal, it was dangerous to the public and it was inhumane.

"It's not who our city is. Miami Beach is not the sort of city that would accept that sort of behaviour."
Miami Beach police chief Daniel Oates added that an animal cruelty investigation is being conducted.
"We have a pretty good idea of where the horse is and will evaluate the condition of the horse," he said.
A petition has also been launched against the club, which has received almost 3,000 signatures.
"People go to nightclubs to have a good time, enjoy drinks with friends, dance and party," it reads.

"This environment is by no means a place for any animal or wildlife.

"[It was] not only a danger to everybody in the night club, but the horses wellbeing and safety.
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"The question remains as to why a horse was let into the doors of Mokai in the first place, but the answer remains the same, action must be taken for letting this happen.
"Miami is a beautiful and great city where we love to have fun, but we will not support animal abuse."
Horse & Hound has approached Mokai Lounge for a comment but has not received a response.
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Night club closed after 'inhumane' incident involving horse - Horse & Hound

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A nightclub has been closed after a "dangerous" and "inhumane" incident involving a horse. A video shared on social media shows a grey horse being led into a packed crowd at Mokai Lounge in Miami Beach, United States. The horse, who is ridden by a scantily-clad woman, slips and falls.