Closed petition Regulate the Breeding of Equines in the UK

Closed on 21 April 2013

Indescriminate and overbreeding of horses and ponies in the UK has risen significantly over the past few years. Breeding schemes of native horses and ponies are not managed effectively inparticular that of the welsh ponies. Markets are inundated with substandard breeds that sell for less than £10. Equines are shipped out of the country for slaughter for the European meat trade.
We are calling for better regulation of breeding using the following methods;
Gelding of all horses as soon as they are sexually mature which do not meet a minimum standard. Owners should have to apply for a stallion licence.
Mares used for breeding via Artificial Insemination must be approved for breeding suitability by a Veterinary surgeon.
Breeding tax on all foals bred and registered.
Tighter controls on native equines left to breed on the commons, Hills and Moors Including a temporary withdrawal of stallions for a set period to reduce breeding.