A worried female, who wants to stay confidential, took some images of the pony which was pushing a field in Church.
The female was walking her dog when she identified the pony.
She said the animal was “almost unresponsive”, “extremely skinny” and having a hard time to hold its direct.
She said: “A pony was almost unresponsive in the fields in Church, near the M65 bridge and Rishton Paper Mill.
“It’s incredibly slim and can just raise its direct for a brief time prior to lying pull back.
“I’m not sure who tends to these horses, if anyone, but I had to try and see if anyone could help.”
Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph she said: “It was dark and drizzling so it wasn’t simple to see the pony in information however it captured our eye when we were walking the dogs as it was attempting to raise it’s head.
“I’ve ridden horses for twenty years so I understand they’re quickly terrified yet it could not get up even when the dogs ran near and around it, it didn’t truly react to me clapping or making sounds, it might simply raise it’s direct for a number of seconds however didn’t move it’s legs in effort to get up.
“It was incredibly slim with matted hair and extremely damp, as it was a dreadful night weather condition sensible.”
Since publishing the photos, the post has actually been flooded with remarks.
“This is disgusting,” said a single person.
“Shocking,” said another.
A 3rd individual said: “This is so upsetting. What’s happening with this animal?”
It is comprehended that the horse has actually now been eliminated from the field by the owner.
The RSPCA has actually applauded the numerous individuals who attempted to help the animal however are still examining.
An RSPCA representative “We’re truly sorry to find out about his poor horse, and applaud individuals who were attempting to help him recently.
“We comprehend the horse has actually now been eliminated by his owner, however are still checking out this.
“Anyone wishing to make any information available to us can contact our emergency line on 0300 1234 999.”
Hyndburn Police has actually been approached for remark.
