well i think i’m going to live in the Dyfed-Powys Police Force area as they must be doing a great job keeping crime low if they have the resources to “investigate” these “attacks”.

Report abuse

As a practicing Witch, I’m not aware of any “ancient ritual” involving horse tail hair. Any dull and uninteresting story can be made more exciting by including the words “Witch” or “Witchcraft”. Especially when combined with the word “fear”.

Here’s a headline for you: “Christian fears after manger scene erected.”

With the downturn in the economy, it’s probably someone gathering supplies for some sort of crafting project. A horsehair rope springs to mind. Another thought is, as mentioned before, mindless animal cruelty, or some sort of prank or dare.

Blame the Witch. They’re dark and mysterious, and we’ve been taught for years that they’re in league with the Devil! A convenient boogeyman to stir things up.

It might even increase sales at a small, struggling newspaper…hmm…

Report abuse

We don’t know what nuts are doing these attacks on horses. That being the case then why are we having Witches blamed for it as there is no history of Witches attacking horses or any other animal. Why stir up anger, violence, and fear at an innocent group just because the police have not been successful in finding the people responsible.

I am discouraged that this newspaper would take part in spreading rumor and slander against people who have nothing to do with these attacks, Lets stick the the facts of the attack and be honest enough to admit we don’t know who is doing it.

Report abuse

Not likely. I’ve been a Witch for nearly 40 years, and I have never heard of *any* magical or ritual use for horses’ tail hair. This was not an attack, just theft of something valuable that was left standing in a field.

A nice, thick horse tail would sell for approximately $600 US, for use in violin bows etc.

Report abuse

Its probably a prank done by teenagers more than anything, a challenge they placed on each other, like toilet papering a tree or the other nonsense they do.

Report abuse

Upon closer inspection of the pics, I think its my hairdresser getting some practice in!

Dana: I have three horses, two have very thick tail hair, can you tell me were I can sell them?

Report abuse

I know several Witches have already commented on here but I would like to add yet again that as a practicing Witch I can assure this lady that we do not nor have we ever had any desire to harm an animal. I wish her son had “investigated” Witches a little and this wouldn’t have been an issue. Hell They can contact me if need be and I will be happy to talk to them and explain, ask the paper for my email addy Lily. Why can’t people just ask a local Witch before making accusations?

Report abuse