Abandoned horses
As the equine crisis continues, horses and ponies are being found abandoned at locations around the country. In some cases they are left on private land, in others they are being fly-grazed on council land without permission. It is a problem that equine welfare charities have been dealing with for a number of years, with the situation worsening during the recession.
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Piebald pony found dumped on golf course with ruptured stomach
Warning: report contains graphic image
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Abandoned Shetlands 'French and Saunders' rescued by charity
The ponies with overgrown hooves were found abandoned in Hampshire
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'Rudolph' found abandoned on Christmas tree farm
Welfare charities are appealing for information to try and find the foal's owner
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Foal found dying on road side crowned champion at Equifest *VIDEO*
Gizmo was found riddled with lice, hypothermic, dehydrated and suffering from pneumonia
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Foal found dying on roadside to make show ring debut
Gizmo has been permanently adopted by the vets who originally took him into their care
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Horses on the 'brink of death' rescued from beauty spot
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a pair of horses in a "horrific" condition were found abandoned in Gloucestershire
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Colt with severe skin condition found abandoned
A colt with a painful skin condition that was found dumped in Essex has sparked an appeal by Redwings Horse Sanctuary
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Abandoned pony infested with maggots put to sleep
The pony had deep wounds crawling with maggots was in so much pain she had to be put down
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Two underweight ponies dumped: RSPCA appeals for owner to come forward
The RSPCA is asking for any information which might lead to finding the owner of the ponies
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Foal abandoned on verge of death gets fighting chance
The emaciated colt named Gizmo, who was so weak he had to be carried to safety in a blanket, is making good progress although he isn't out of danger yet
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Dead horse discovered still warm in fly-tipped rubbish
The thin horse was reportedly dragged behind a pick-up truck before being dumped among bricks and other debris *Warning: contains graphic images*
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Dead mare and foal latest victims in a string of abandoned horses
According to an RSPCA inspector "things are getting worse" with regards to the number of horses being abandoned *Warning: contains graphic images*
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Dumped horse found 'half dead' put to sleep
The mare who was so thin and weak she was unable to stand up couldn't be saved
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Emaciated foal rescued from freezing ditch *Warning: graphic images*
The foal, who is unable to stand up without help due to his weak state, was found with the body of a foal who had died
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Abandoned pony left tied to a tree rehomed by local resident
The pony, who was left with a sign around his neck saying that he was unwanted, has found a new home
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Plea for owner of dumped dead ponies to come forward
After the latest in a worrying string of dumped horses and ponies, charities reiterate that it's vital for new tougher fly-grazing legislation to be introduced in England
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Starving ponies abandoned near motorway
Horse Sense Wirral has taken in the pair, but the cost of their treatment will put a huge strain on the centre's finances
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Dead foals dumped on country lane *Warning* contains graphic images
This is the latest in a string of shocking neglect cases as charities continue to call for stronger fly-grazing regulations
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Dumped emaciated mare put to sleep
The abandoned horse was put down after it was found so emaciated that it was unable to recover
