Scots horse owner calls for silent fireworks over fears noisy bonfire night display will terrify animals
dailyrecord.co.ukHorse owners fear a noisy bonfire night display near stables will terrify their animals. One woman has even offered to pay for “quieter” fireworks to be used.
The event at Dolphinton, Lanarkshire, will take place on November 5. Horse owner Deborah Benson told the organising committee: “Modern fireworks are so loud they terrify dogs, cats and horses.“The field used for the display is next to homes and three stable yards are close by.
It takes seconds for a horse to panic and get injured, perhaps fatally.“I don’t want to spoil anyone’s fun or cost the community extra money.
I’ll replace the fireworks with near silent ones and help provide music to accompany the display.” The event is funded by a grant from Black Mount Community Council and it’s understood fireworks have already been bought. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Deborah’s gesture was welcomed by locals on the village Facebook page.
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