Girl saves pony sold to butcher

Title

Girl saves pony sold to butcher

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Sep 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:12

Description

Interview with builder Jeff Frankum, who sold a pony to a butcher (in Exeter, Devon), which was then taken from Exeter market by 14-year-old Kim Bowen, in order to save its life. Frankum says the pony, named Gipsy, was deformed and prone to lameness, and the butcher, Leslie Potter, was providing an essential service. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jeff Frankum

Keywords

Devon; Auctions; Animal welfare; Horses; Animals; Butchers; Butchery; Livestock markets; Exeter; Animal auctions; Gipsy (horse); Kim Bowen

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