A P Goatman

25/06/2024

Just a small request, those people who have used my services and are happy with the service please share and comment, nearly all my work comes via recommendation from others.
I know not everyone likes how I do job, but I try to do my best and put the horse first at the end.

I offer three options if you wish me to collect,

A green option (used for zoos (only available to horses I'm putting down)

A standard option (co-incineration) so nothing back but horse is not used for anything

And lastly a individual cremation option with ashes returned, we have our own machine and can ensure the utmost care is taken throughout process. Photographic proof is taken on all individual cremations and stored incase there are ever any concerns.

If anyone has any questions or queries please contact me
07870 934068
[email protected]
Thanks .

18/02/2024

Had some people concerned or don't like fact I do a green option (horses used for zoos) and worried that their horse might go that way when they want them cremated, I only do what people want , and some like the circle of life idea. But if you want it cremated it will be. Two of other large firms localy that offer cremations only somehow also manage to supply horse to hunt kennels and zoos . As they don't offer a green option I do wander where they get the horse meat from. You can guess. I find by giving all the options it makes it fair and correct for the owner, I never lie, what you want is what you get. All individual cremations are photographed in machine before and afterwards and are available if a owner wishes to see them. All genuine firms tend to do this. You get all the ashes back and for example a 16hh horse is about 25 liters of ash, and this comes back in a casket of your choice. If anyone has concerns please just ask. Don't slag me off because I offer more options, and tell others don't use me because I do a option you don't agree with, the firm they were recommending instead is known to supply horse meat as well, its just they don't tell anyone. Instead if you have concerns find out if you can have a video, photos or even watch the cremation, if they say yes then all good, if they say no then unfortunately you may not be getting your horse back. I always do it correctly, just wish everyone in trade told truth and did the same. I won't mention names of firms who we know have in past have lied about doing cremations but all can say is who ever you use the genuine offer proof in way of photos etc, the ones that are not genuine tend to just fob off with a certificate (anyone can print that). So if some has concerns or questions about what I do please just ask, I will always answer, also please when booking check my number on Internet for example as I have had twice in past people pretending to be me just to get the work,

27/12/2023

*update, owner found, horses back home again*

Just seen 2 horses galloping down road past Cheriton Bishop village hall towards hittisleigh. One bay one gray both with rugs on if anyone is missing them

30/10/2023

As we are getting to that time of year, where many off us have to make the unfortunate decision for our old horses.
Just a reminder we do 3 options for afterwards if we are doing to the putting down.

A green option (used for zoos)

A standard option (co-incineration)

And a individual cremation option with all the ashes returned in a casket.

We can also collect if you have the vet do the pts or if horse dies on own, but in these cases only the standard option and individual cremation option are available.

We always try to make this difficult time as easy as possible.

We cover devon, cornwall, somerset and dorset.

Any enquires please call or whatsapp 07870 934068, you can also message me or email [email protected].

04/09/2023

We are aware due to national network issues that some calls to different mobile networks won't connect.
If you have trouble getting through on my mobile please use 01548 821505 instead, thanks

30/08/2023

Please share if you know anyone who needs my services. click on the link to access our new website. As with most small businesses I am dependent on word of mouth. Thanks

A P Goatman Equine Individual Cremation Services

18/08/2023

People ask how much ash do you get back from a horse Cremation. It's roughly 3 to 4 percent of horses weight when live.
A average 16hh horse is about 25 litres of ash. Hence the size of caskets. They are heavy, its normally about the weight of a bag of cement. The willow type are ment for burial or scattering and we have a selection of wooden caskets if you want to keep ashes.

21/07/2023

Please share if you know anyone who needs my services. As with most small businesses I am dependent on word of mouth. Thanks

20/05/2023

Here is a selection of caskets I normally keep in stock for the individual cremation of equines.
We offer the cremation and return of equines across Devon, Cornwall Somerset and Dorset,
If you want us to pts the horse we can do that for you (by shooting)
If we are collecting there is no charge for the pts, but if we are leaving it for burial there will be a charge to cover travelling etc.
We also have other options for those not wanting a individual cremation, we have a standard option (co-incineration) Or a green option (used for zoos, this option is only for horse we are putting down).
If anyone wants more information please call me on 07870 934068 or email [email protected]

18/12/2022

As last post caused a few questions about individual cremations and what I offer, I'll put it out on here for everyone.
I can do the individual cremations of horses, ponies and other large pet animals (pigs, goats sheep etc) and return the ashes in a casket, there is a choice of caskets to chose from.
I have been made aware there have been several incidents with other firms when the ashes were returned were of something else instead their pet, so I photograph every cremation to show its been done, Also if wanted video footage can be taken (or you could even come and watch it go into to machine and wait (but as horse takes about 16hours to cremate it would be long wait))
I like to be open as possible to show its all correct.
If you need horse pts then i do that for free if we are collecting.
It takes normally about a week for ashes to come back. This allows for cremation to be done, ashes cooled and casket and plaque if required ordered.
I do not do cremations on cats dogs etc as they are too small for my machine and it would be very expensive to do.
Costs depend on size of animal and where it is located.
If anyone wants any more information please ask me 07870 934068 or [email protected].

If anyone knows anyone or is in any group that might be interested in this service please feel free to share this post, thanks

26/11/2022

Not done a post on here for ages due to the haters, some people can't see this job needs doing.
Some people just seam to hate fact I put horse down by shooting and get nasty.
Education is key shooting is often the best method for horse as its instant when done right, just a bucket of food then gone, they never even hear the bang.

As I'm dependent on word of mouth for most of my work, and alot comes through people on Facebook, this is just to say I'm still here and remind of the services I offer as its the time of year again when problems tend to surface.

I offer 3 disposal options for equines

A green recycling option (horses I've pts only) these get used for zoos. Some people like this as circle of life.

I have a standard disposal option (co-incineration).

I also can do individual cremations of large pet animals and equines with ashes returned to owner.
To ensure that a individual cremation is done I keep photographic records of all cremations available to owner on request, this is due to rise in some firms being less then genuine with cremations due to fuel costs, so i just want to say this is available if anyone ever wants to check. As with anything to do with this job, I'll always be as open as possible (confidentiality allowing). Don't see why you would hide anything. Photos are always a good way to ensure a indiviual cremation is done,
Having this year been asked to move some ashes into a new casket for someone in this area as their casket was damaged, I was horrified to find on opening the casket that is was not animal ash but it appeared to be ash from someone's bonfire. I was not involved with original cremation and not sure if it's the haulier they had or where they took it (if they did) but it reiterated to me why I always get photos and check. There are some unscrupulous people out there.

I also am a marksmanship for wild or dangerous animals (I also am licensed for exotic species)

I can also do darting of most species of animal (needs vet present with drugs).

I deal with all other types of animal as well and I'm licensed to move nearly all types of animal by products.

I also always will try to help with any problem animals, even if all you need is information.

If anyone has any questions please just ask me. I'm always happy to try and help.

I know the end of life of a horse etc is something no one wants to think about, but everyone who owes one should because it will happen, sometimes much sooner than planned and if you have a plan and some numbers of people who can help, it's far easier then the panic when it happens unexpectedly
You are better having a contact in phone you never use, then having an issue then panicking to find a number.
I know it's often upsetting any many people find it easier to user messager, text, email or WhatsApp in these situations which is all find with me.
My contacts are [email protected]
Or 07870 934068 if anyone needs it.

Thanks

Andrew

09/08/2021

Here is one some my find interesting. Horse with reoccurring colic. Eventually pts.
You can see a lipoma (the ball shaped object) has wound itself around the small intestine.
I see a few of these, the lipoma is on a long stalk and if it wraps itself around the intestine then it's normally fatal.
If people are interested I can try to put are more interesting postmortem finds when I get them. These are for education reasons only. Please feel free to share or use this photo for any educational reasons.

08/08/2021

Just been through emails ,always find a few with the usual few disagreeing with fact i put horses down, always the same lines "it should only be by injection as shooting is cruel".
What can i say, everyone has a preferance to how there horses are put down,
but shooting if done correctly is never cruel, its instant for the horse, the fact bullet is faster than sound the horse is dead before sound reachs its ears.
A nice bucket of food is all they knew. If i had to go thats how i would want it not knowing anything about it.

The injection works as well but there is sometimes a stage where the horse relises its dying, if the horse fights the drugs then it can take a while.

All methods have there pros and cons

Shooting requires correct gun and lots of experiance to ensures its instant, also some horses bleed a bit but it is the quickest method for horse, just it is very abrupt and some owners dont like this.

the most common drugs used in injection, can have a paralytic action on some horses so some horses know they are dying, some just drift off, others fight it, but it can look more peaceful for the owner.

so in short shooting is often best for horse, injection some times best for the owner.
But what i do is nver cruel, i got into this job to make a difference to welfare at the end, and i like to do it in a manner that the horse knows nothing about it.
Thats why i always talk to the horses and like to use a bucket of their favorite treats, best way to go in my eyes, food, no pain, over.

This is also why i aways allow a hour to put a horse down, so its never rushed as if you are rushed then things are more likley to go wrong, the hour often handy so if needed the horses feild companions can come and look afterwards and say goodbye.

The other emails i get is it is cruel to use the horses for feed for zoo's, as they are dead not sure how this one works.
it is upto owner what they want to happen afterwards.

Many like the zoo option as it means their horse helps other animals at the end, other owners do not want their horse used in which case it goes for standard disposal or individual cremation depending on their wishes.
Its owners choice, in over half of the horses i collect the owner wants them to be used for zoo as they can often go even if on some types of medication. but many people want the other options . its Owners choice which disposal option they want and their choice alone.
I always try to do whats best for the horses in every situation, but there in no pleasing everyone.
If anyone has questiions please comment or message i am always happy to answer,