The Cart Horse Protection Association, a non-profit animal welfare organisation based in Cape Town, has issued an urgent notice that all horses should be kept off the roads due to the current heat conditions.
The association’s inspectors are actively monitoring areas and have urged residents to report any sightings of horses on the roads.
Contact can be made through the following numbers: 082 6566 599 or 076 543 7949. Residents are requested to send photos via WhatsApp and provide precise location details to assist in the swift response.
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The carting industry has a rich history in District Six, where horses and carts were traditionally used for vending various items. The forced relocations to the Cape Flats drastically changed the dynamics of this industry.
The shift to scrap metal collection as a means of income led to an increase in cart-horse operators, many of whom lacked proper knowledge of equine care. This situation often resulted in the mistreatment and overworking of these animals.
The Cart Horse Protection Association was established in 1995 to address these welfare issues and support horse owners. The association believes that through education, access to affordable services and an understanding of animal welfare legislation, the well-being of horses can be significantly improved.
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The association’s vision is to create a leading centre for working equine welfare in the Western Cape. Their mission encompasses promoting the welfare of working horses and donkeys through various means, including service provision, education and legislation.
Key aims include protecting cart horses and donkeys from abuse, particularly in the Cape Flats area, initiating outreach programmes, and establishing a formal youth programme.
Currently, the association supports numerous cart horse owners, drivers and guards from various areas on the Cape Flats. These individuals rely on cart horses for transportation and income generation, such as collecting scrap metal and garden refuse.
To support the association’s commendable work and contribute to the welfare of working horses and donkeys, donations are welcome and can be made through the designated link here.
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Picture: Cart Horse Protection Association