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Banned for keeping horses for 10 years

Published

12 years ago

April 22, 2014

Tom Sinclair

Malnourished: Lindsey Morgan could not care for her horse

A 43-year-old woman from Haverfordwest has been banned from keeping horses for 10 years after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to two horses.

At Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Tuesday, Lindsey Morgan was also given an 18 week prison sentence which is suspended for two years and ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.

She was also ordered to sign the chestnut horse over to the RSPCA for rehoming and pay £6289.54 prosecution costs along with an £80 victim surcharge.

Morgan, an equine course builder of Clarbeston Road, was found guilty of eight offences including causing unnecessary suffering and failing to meet the welfare needs of a bay horse and a chestnut horse following a one-day trial at Haverfordwest magistrates on April 9.
Last October, 2013, an RSPCA inspector responded to a complaint about the welfare of horses being stabled in a barn at Treffgarne.
When he arrived, Inspector Keith Hogben was immediately concerned about the welfare of two horses and the conditions in which they were being kept.

An independent vet was called to examine them and he stated that both horses were suffering and needed to be removed from the location. The police were called and with their assistance the horses were taken into the care of the RSPCA.
Inspector Keith Hogben said: “These horses were being kept in a disgusting state and had been suffering for a long period of time.
“The bay stallion was emaciated with his hips, spine and ribs clearly visible. The chestnut mare was very weak and appeared to be suffering from a leg injury.

“There was a large amount of faeces in the barn and the bedding was saturated with urine, it had obviously not been cleaned out for some time. In places the soiled bedding measured up to 11 inches and fresh bedding had simply been thrown on top. The most basic needs of these horses were not being met.”

Sadly the bay horse was put to sleep on veterinary advice after he failed to respond to treatment.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

7 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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7 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

8 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.