BAD day need information on property rights

One of my neighbours got a visit from the SPCA one time because someone had said his six horses were stuck in the mud (of course they weren't they were in a slough checking it out and playing around - quite a common occurrence for them). My neighbour said he was a bit surprised when the officer showed up but he showed him the horses (who were up at the barn by this time) and that was the end of it.

My initial thought when I read through your post, chubbypony, was that the absolute most that might be questioned is if the blankets looked soaked and thus might make the horses cold. If that was the case, that would be pretty minor and would probably work itself out with just a discussion between you and the SPCA officer. At any rate, try not too worry.

I've had animal control to my hose 6 times. A Nieghbor (who was losing his house, and has lost it now) called on my dogs constantly, last time they came out they said they were marking it as harrasment and wouldn't be coming out to any more of his calls.
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See im afraid of it turning in to that. :( I don't know the person who reported it but I hope they stop once they get a call back from the spca.

I don't believe they call back unless whoever reported it calls again.

Also..I'd be inclined to slap a No Trespassing sign on my driveway and the barn/pasture.

Did you get to see the pictures they took? I'd be wanting to know if the person who reported you was on your property or not, as I'm sure that's your main concern.

Also, Phly, it's always good to hear about how ignorant/rude people are, so I'm curious as to what they reported you for with your dogs, if you're willing to say. (:
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I took it as a big screw him! Every time they were out, I was all good and he looked like a fool. And as I said, they seen the pattern and ain't been back since. But it is annoying to have it hung over your head till then.
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Loose running the streets, no tags or shots, vicious, etc.
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As for them being in the rain, I find that pretty ridiculous to report that I could just take the coats off and they can stand in the rain from 9 to 7 naked. You know what I mean, they have tree coverage. I feel like this is the only thing this person could think to get us for. I drive by a cow farm every day that has NO shelter but the barn when they get milked, is it fair for them to stand in the rain? I feel like some people need reality check. We rescued a horse who was skinny enough not to make it through winter yet no one reported it....

I havent spoke to anyone yet. My mom waited until I got home to tell me. My sisters step son got kicked in the head by his horse today so my mom was in the ER when it all happened. Talk about a bad day.

I hope your sisters stepson is okay.

If I were you, I'd call the SPCA and talk to them about it, if nothing else it should set your mind at ease.