Multiple horses in Alberton, P.E.I., have hair cut off tails: RCMP
![Horse tails A horse that had the hair cut off its tail near Alberton, P.E.I., is seen in this image. (Courtesy: Brandi Leveque)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/7/18/horse-tails-1-6968615-1721314322717.jpeg)
The Prince Edward Island RCMP is asking for the public’s help after three horses recently had their tail hair cut off.
Officers responded on Monday to a report of a damaged electric fence and the cutting of tails at a property in Union, just outside of Alberton.
Police say the tails were cut on two separate occasions.
A horse that had the hair cut off its tail in P.E.I. is seen in this image. (Courtesy: Brandi Leveque)
The first incident reportedly happened about a week before and the second happened this past weekend.
“Horse tails play a key role in protecting horse from insects, and the loss of a tail can have adverse effects,” said Cpl. Gavin Moore in a Thursday news release from the RCMP.
Anyone with information is asked to call Prince District RCMP at 902-436-9300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Horses that had the hair cut off their tails in P.E.I. are seen in this image.
For more Prince Edward Island news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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