Owners have warned to be vigilant after a young horse was discovered lifeless and “severely mutilated” in his discipline in Lincolnshire.
The three-year-old’s physique was discovered together with his genitals and an ear eliminated, in Grantham, on 22 December.
The RSPCA has issued an pressing enchantment for info on the crime.
“The owner of the horse, named Tonto, made the terrible discovery and called the police, who in turn contacted the animal welfare charity,” a spokesman for the RSPCA mentioned.
“This is a really appalling incident which took place in an remoted spot off Winbush Drive in Grantham.
“When the owner last saw Tonto on December 20, he was happy and healthy. Sadly when he returned at around 1pm on Friday 22 December, Tonto had been mutilated and killed.”
The spokesman added that Tonto was very pleasant and would comply with folks about in his discipline.
“This was a sickening attack against a defenceless animal and I would also urge anyone with information about what happened to get in contact our appeal line on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference number 1200288,” he mentioned.
“We are also warning horse owners in the area to be extra vigilant, given the nasty nature of this crime.”
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police informed H&H: “Lincolnshire Police is providing support to the RSPCA, which is leading the investigation.”
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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over eight years working for native and nationwide newspapers earlier than becoming a member of H&H as information editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the reality, Eleanor has reported on all features of the trade, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage guidelines to mules. Her sport of alternative is showjumping, by which she competes her personal horses, and he or she additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping exhibits by to worldwide championships.
