RSPCA Cymru are urgently appealing for information to find the owner of a horse who was discovered in poor condition and suffering from an injury in south-east Wales on Monday (16 March).
The cob-type mare was removed from land off Dan-y-Griag Road in Risca by the RSPCA after members of the public contacted the charity with concerns for her well-being.
The coloured mare is extremely thin and has an injury to her left hind leg which has become infected. Bizarrely, the mare was wearing a rug when she was found.
She is now receiving veterinary treatment at a private boarding facility.
The RSPCA are keen to find out more information about the mare so are appealing for the public’s help in locating her owner.
No microchip
“This cob is extremely thin and has a nasty infected injury to the left hind,” said RSPCA Inspector Sophie Daniels.
“The mare was not microchipped and was reportedly on the land for several weeks with nobody attending. Strangely she was wearing a distinctive fleecy zebra print rug.
“She was taken into possession by police and is now at a private boarding facility and will receive the treatment she needs.
“We don’t know who she belongs to so we’re issuing an appeal to help with enquiries. We’d also like to thank those members of the public who have called this in and we hope this cob will be able to make a full recovery.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the RSPCA Inspectorate Appeal Line on 0300 123 8018 and quote 1755945.
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