28 Mar 2025 – Update on alternate grazing: Eastleigh Borough Council has declined our application for use of nearby paddocks. Whilst disappointing, this was not unexpected and we continue to work on solutions to mitigate the loss of the summer grazing licence.
26 Feb 2025 – Update on grazing licence: Despite our efforts, Eastleigh Borough Council has granted the alpaca business a 10-year lease on the summer grazing. Whilst this is extremely disappointing, we are still working with the Council on alternative grazing and are currently writing a business case for some suitable land we have identified nearby, which the Council has said they will consider.
Dec 2024 – Eastleigh Borough Council has decided not to renew Russells Equestrian Centre’s summer grazing licence and thus put our 50 year old small business and the wellbeing of both Russells horses and the Epona Trust rescue horses and ponies under threat. Please read, sign and share if you are happy to support our petition against this decision.
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