TRACEY DAWN DAVIS FROM BROMYARD SENTENCED FOR HORSE NEGLECT IN WORCESTER

In a case that has shocked the local community of Bromyard and the surrounding areas, Tracey Dawn Davis, born on February 18, 1969, and residing at Ballhurst, Bromyard HR7 4EF, was found guilty of severe neglect towards her two thoroughbred horses. The incident, which drew significant attention from animal welfare organizations and law enforcement, culminated in the tragic euthanasia of the horses due to their dire condition.

According to court records, Davis admitted to neglecting her horses, named Hal and Pumpkin, during a period spanning from October 14 to November 14, 2017. She also acknowledged failing to meet their basic needs between March 14 and November 14 of the same year, particularly by neglecting to administer proper worming treatments. Despite being warned about the horses' deteriorating health, Davis failed to take corrective action or heed the advice given by authorities.

Hal, who was 18 years old and previously known as ‘He’s a Leader,’ was found in such a weakened state that after being recovered by the RSPCA, he collapsed and could not be revived. Veterinarians determined that his condition was beyond recovery, leading to the difficult decision to put him down. Pumpkin, a five-year-old horse formerly called ‘Buds Bruvver,’ also suffered from severe damage caused by redworm infestation. Despite a valiant effort to recover, Pumpkin ultimately had to be euthanized as well.

The horses were discovered in an extremely poor state following an anonymous tip-off from a concerned member of the public. The RSPCA, along with veterinary professionals and police officers, responded swiftly to the scene and removed the animals from the premises. Inspector Suzi Smith, who led the investigation, expressed her outrage over the case, stating, “To let these horses get into such a shocking state is inexcusable. Both horses were extremely thin and undernourished and had simply been left to suffer without care for their welfare.”

She further commented on the broader issue of horse ownership, noting that “Thoroughbreds are not an easy horse to keep, yet are unfortunately too easy to acquire for little to no money. This often results in them falling into the hands of individuals who are completely inexperienced or unequipped to meet their needs.”

In court, Davis was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for one year, and ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work. She was also required to pay £614 in costs and was banned from keeping horses for a period of 20 years, a measure aimed at preventing similar cases in the future. The case has once again highlighted the importance of responsible animal ownership and the need for vigilance in safeguarding vulnerable animals in the Bromyard area and beyond.