The dramatic transformation of rescued horses gladdens RSPCA

SEVEN horses rescued from horrendous conditions have undergone such a dramatic transformation, the RSPCA inspector behind their rescue barely recognised them just months later.

Breeze, Fleur, Naomi, Peter

Pan, Petronella, Gypsy and

Megan were found in an emaciated state alongside a dying foal at Bradworthy, near Holsworthy, in March.

Since their rescue they have undergone stunning transformations as they get set to find loving new homes following the prosecution of their former owners.

RSPCA inspector Suzy Hannaby, who investigated for the animal welfare charity, said: “These horses were some of the thinnest I have ever seen and would not have survived much longer without our intervention.

“However once in our care they quickly gained weight just from a routine worming programme and being given an appropriate diet.

“They have all now made a full recovery and will be rehomed.”

Suzy described the transformation the horses have made as miraculous and spoke of being shocked when she saw the horses again just months after their rescued. “I honestly couldn’t believe some were the same horses,” she said.

“I was amazed to see what a difference had been made in such a short space of time.”

Rebecca Tucker, of Bradworthy, and Luke Morley, formerly of Bradworthy but now living in Leicester, were both banned from keeping animals for ten years after they pleaded guilty to a range of charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007.

They were sentenced on October 16 at Exeter Magistrates Court following the prosecution by the RSPCA and Devon County Council Trading Standards after horses, cattle and pigs were found in squalid conditions and regularly denied access to food and water.

Tucker was also sentenced to 17 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.

She is also required to carry out 180 hours of unpaid community work and ordered to pay costs of £120 to both Devon County Council and the RSPCA, as well as a £150 victim surcharge.

Alongside the disqualification, Morley was sentenced to 12 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.

He is also required to carry out 120 hours unpaid community work and ordered to pays costs of £120 to both Devon County Council and the RSPCA as well as a £150 victim surcharge.

Breeze, Fleur, Naomi, Peter

Pan, Petronella, Gypsy and

Megan are some of the many hundreds of rescued horses currently in the charity’s care who are looking for homes.