In recent weeks I have been accused of being harsh by strangers to Portland (Kimberlins) for expressing my views about council members most of who are Kimberlins, together with bullies and greedy developers. I don’t think I have been harsh, just a Portlander being a Portlander trying to protect as best I can our heritage for all our grandchildren.
Over recent years I have watched as Portland has been ripped apart needlessly mostly for monetary gain. Open spaces disappearing as quarrying companies work with stable owners to destroy Portland as we know it.
If Portland’s future of Top Hill is for equine use it is only fair that horses are looked after, they are not, so is their something more sinister going on? Natural England as well as the RSPCA understands how developers use horses to destroy land, Consistent latrine use and non maintained land makes the land unviable and take years to recover if not managed. The fields that are left on Portland with its natural sea grasses and flora and fauna have been taken over with invasive weeds like buttercups and ragwort. Both are poisonous to horses, but the horses remain. This is both cruel to the horses and the land……. the kimberlins have taken over. I have tried; I put myself in the spotlight by being vocal standing up to the greedy hypocrites. But at the end of the day in our green and pleasant land it seems the land must show a profit…….. Never mind eh as long as we get a decent sunset.
Earlier this week on Tuesday my daily walk took me to the Bill, It was a glorious summers day and very warm at 8.30 am. I was drawn to a banging noise on the hill overlooking the lighthouses like the sound of a drum. What I found was a horse/pony seemingly in distress. It was kicking the water container that was barely half full. It looked as if it was wanting a drink trying to get to the water and when it did was spitting it out. The closer I looked the remaining water looked filthy and the container looked as if it had not been cleaned for some time. I could not find a tap and there were other horses sharing the water. I have no idea who these horses belong to but as an animal lover and someone who has been concerned about horse welfare on Portland in the past I think it is now time to bring this to the attention of the authorities. The horse owner was given the benefit of doubt until I returned this morning with my video cam and witnessed more horses in distress. Whoever the owner is I am sure they are well fed, watered with shelter from the hot sun. Shame on them.
Please find planning application submitted to Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
Davey Owen
