It is known as the “headquarters of horse racing”, with a shared heritage that stretches back to the 17th century. But one resident near Newmarket has apparently had enough – and complained to the local council about the horses being injured.
Mandy Young, a horse owner based about 10 miles from the racecourse, said she received a notice of complaint in the post, and was told to do so over the “constant growling” of her animals.
He called it “ridiculous”, adding: “The place is super hysy. It’s the main horse home with horses dedicated to the horses rather than the people of Newmarket.”
Young, who has 15 horses at his home, said five of the seven properties nearby harbor horses. “I think there were about 25 horses in about a half-mile radius.”
He said the complaint dates back to the end of last month and is likely related to a time when he was weaning foals. According to the international horse welfare of the World Horse, the process can be heavy for the horses and give them to call each other.
“They call it a little but it’s definitely not always there. It’s just a little situation of it, and it’s over with each other and where they go. That’s why they stop.
The young man said that the complaint may have been triggered by his use of a different field to deprive the animals than before – people who live near the new field may not be able to use the horses nearby.
However, he said, horses are not considered among non-rich animals. “Cows are bad. That’s what one of my friends said: ‘They should be here. I have cows next door.’ When they slaughter the calves, they make a terrible noise.
“The thing is, I’m not just cold-turkey to make them. I separate them from the sun for a good few weeks before they come together in their gems.
In any case, the young man said: “Moving to Newmarket and then complaining about horse noise is like moving to a railway line and then complaining about the train.
“I was more astonished than anybody that a man would report to the Council, instead of coming and saying: ‘A. Your horses are very good?’ Or ‘B. Your horses are very good – can you do it?’ But they didn’t. “
The West Suffolk Council, which sent the young people the notice, said that it was explained in the letter that, having received a complaint, it is therefore legally necessary to act and as an early stage “.
A spokesman said: “We have not substantiated the complaint – the letter also said: ‘If you don’t mind you don’t have any extra noise.’
“If the alleged noise disturbance continues, we will need the person making the complaint to provide further details of how and when they were disturbed before we can produce evidence.”
The spokesperson added that they cannot confirm whether an investigation will take place unless the complainant provides more information.