Tail hair cut off multiple horses outside Alberton: P.E.I. RCMP

The Prince Edward Island RCMP is asking for the public’s help after three horses recently had their tails cut off.

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.

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).