Neighboring horses eating my garden - advise please
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dan_almond said:
JustinP1 said:
Personally I prefer a calm face to face chat - especially with neighbours, but if that's impossible, your next best option is writing to them.
Personally, my tact would be something that they could not possibly take offence to - with photos attached of the damage and the broken fence asking that your letter can be forwarded to their insurers.
Justin,Personally, my tact would be something that they could not possibly take offence to - with photos attached of the damage and the broken fence asking that your letter can be forwarded to their insurers.
Agreed, that's how i would prefer to resolve.
I am on good terms with the farmer (land owner), but don't know the horse owner from Adam!
I shall do just that, and refrain from pointing the finger too much...
Dan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_plants_poiso...
Ragworts always a good one
speedyguy said:
Send her a list of your new planting schedule
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_plants_poiso...
Ragworts always a good one
only on PH could someone read this thread and decide a sensible course of action would be to poison the horsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_plants_poiso...
Ragworts always a good one
julian64 said:
only on PH could someone read this thread and decide a sensible course of action would be to poison the horse
i'll put a 
rather than a next time.Following on from another incident this week on a local motorway.
Some horse owners are plainly irresponsible, sound like the OP may have met one ?
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greate...
blindswelledrat said:
dan_almond said:
Pixel Pusher said:
Cheeky mare. She thinks you be saddled with the repair costs?
Literally having her hay(ke) and eating it!Interesting thread though. Keep us updated and don't let the inconsiderate cow get away with it.
Although owners of livestock have a general responsibility to keep their animals contained, you would also have to consider what the title deeds to both properties say about responsibility for fencing. We've sold land in the past and made it a condition of the sale that the new owner is solely responsible for maintaining the boundary in a suitable condition. We've also got boundaries which are mutual and which we have a joint liability for. We also have one boundary that we have a sole responsibilty for maintaining a particular type of fence (6 foot high close vertical timber boards) ad infinitum. If the house was built on existing farmland, there is a good chance that there is a clause in the title giving them a responsibility.
Maybe posting in SP&L wasn't such a good idea afterall OP !
As I mentioned in the other thread, I am fairly certain livestock owners have a strict liability regarding any damage the animals cause. Hopefully one of the more informed members will be able to confirm.
Did you see if you have legal cover on your home insurance ?
As I mentioned in the other thread, I am fairly certain livestock owners have a strict liability regarding any damage the animals cause. Hopefully one of the more informed members will be able to confirm.
Did you see if you have legal cover on your home insurance ?
Jimmyarm said:
Maybe posting in SP&L wasn't such a good idea afterall OP !
As I mentioned in the other thread, I am fairly certain livestock owners have a strict liability regarding any damage the animals cause. Hopefully one of the more informed members will be able to confirm.
Did you see if you have legal cover on your home insurance ?
Ah, they are a good bunch really!As I mentioned in the other thread, I am fairly certain livestock owners have a strict liability regarding any damage the animals cause. Hopefully one of the more informed members will be able to confirm.
Did you see if you have legal cover on your home insurance ?
Given the location where these people live, and the language that was directed at me whilst this morning phone call, the idea of taking this one on the chin is in favour. These people are in the wrong, and it is as plain as day to see that, but for circa £300, is it worth the stress of worrying if they play tit for tat, and tip weed killer on the lawn or something.
I have no ties with them, but i wouldn't put it past them to continue this for some time, should i go legal...
That's a choice that at the end of the day only you can make.
The other consideration is that this has happened twice. You can take £300 on the chin, and they believe they are safe just telling you to 'Eff off'. The nightmare would be when it happens for the third time.
You really don't want to go legal over this for a whole host of reasons.
However, a letter explaining the damage and showing photos of the damage won't get you more abuse than you've already got, and when they are not worked up for the fight they may go: "Oh s
t, the horses did cause a lot of damage - best make sure that doesn't happen again..."
The other consideration is that this has happened twice. You can take £300 on the chin, and they believe they are safe just telling you to 'Eff off'. The nightmare would be when it happens for the third time.
You really don't want to go legal over this for a whole host of reasons.
However, a letter explaining the damage and showing photos of the damage won't get you more abuse than you've already got, and when they are not worked up for the fight they may go: "Oh s
t, the horses did cause a lot of damage - best make sure that doesn't happen again..."JustinP1 said:
That's a choice that at the end of the day only you can make.
The other consideration is that this has happened twice. You can take £300 on the chin, and they believe they are safe just telling you to 'Eff off'. The nightmare would be when it happens for the third time.
You really don't want to go legal over this for a whole host of reasons.
However, a letter explaining the damage and showing photos of the damage won't get you more abuse than you've already got, and when they are not worked up for the fight they may go: "Oh st, the horses did cause a lot of damage - best make sure that doesn't happen again..."
A very good point there Justin!The other consideration is that this has happened twice. You can take £300 on the chin, and they believe they are safe just telling you to 'Eff off'. The nightmare would be when it happens for the third time.
You really don't want to go legal over this for a whole host of reasons.
However, a letter explaining the damage and showing photos of the damage won't get you more abuse than you've already got, and when they are not worked up for the fight they may go: "Oh s
t, the horses did cause a lot of damage - best make sure that doesn't happen again..."Hugo a Gogo said:
the horse owner should be careful, because there are dozens of very common garden plants that can kill a horse
Yes. My parent's in law had this issue. The nasty old sod next door to them just started planting bushes right next to the fence where they keep horses, on their land.Hmm, they think - we won't cause a scene... I went out to look and saw it was Pyracantha which I knew was toxic to quite a few animals, including horses.
Hol said:
Can you tension a wire/string across the top length of the fence and connect it too an air-horn. Either electric or canister?
Pressing on the tensioned string/wire as they lean across the fence would operate the horn and scare off the horse.
By air horn, do you means mains electric?Pressing on the tensioned string/wire as they lean across the fence would operate the horn and scare off the horse.
dan_almond said:
Hol said:
Can you tension a wire/string across the top length of the fence and connect it too an air-horn. Either electric or canister?
Pressing on the tensioned string/wire as they lean across the fence would operate the horn and scare off the horse.
By air horn, do you means mains electric?Pressing on the tensioned string/wire as they lean across the fence would operate the horn and scare off the horse.
Its a bit McGyver, but it would definitely scare horses away and switch off immediately.
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