I was also going to say if you have a CPH which you will have to graze your sheep then he hasnt a leg to stand on, the land can be used for sheep, not just horses.
Our neighbours moved from the city, wanting a country life, we are both in rented accomodation and they are looking for a place with land! You never see them outside, only time they come out is to smoke on the doorstep, moan when its snowing and when he goes to work.
She loves seeing my chicks when they hatch but when the cockerels find their voices, oh, she is in such a rush to tell me, then when I say we are despatching them, well, you would think I was the worst person in the world.
And dont get me started on when they discovered bats in their belfry, the utter look of horror when we explained they couldnt get shut of them as they are protected.
They annoy us, but we find their towny views quite amusing.
Dont give in, keep your animals and prove that you have a right to be there and so do your animals! Good Luck, keep us posted.