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The priority for Kent Police is to keep the roads safe for all users. Loose horses that stray onto a road cause a significant risk to themselves and the public.
When we are notified that a horse has strayed onto a road, a police patrol will be sent to locate the horse and to get it to a safe location; the safety of the horse is our priority. If local enquires do not identify an owner who can attend and recover their horse, the horse will be seized.
Please contact us by using our LiveChat or by calling 101. We will then advise you of the process to follow for your horse to be recovered.
The costs that are incurred by Kent Police will need to be paid before your horse can be returned. These are set costs which will increase daily to reflect the stabling charge.
Having a horse seized can be stressful as well as incurring a financial burden. It is recommended that:
Any animals listed below are held under Section 155 of the Highways Act 1980. We have 21 days to identify their owners. Please help us - contact 101 if you have any information.
Three black and white horses were found on 16 November 2024 in Gravesend. CAD: KP-20241116-0686.