The RSPCA is asking members of the public to come forward if they have any information pertaining to the body of an extremely thin mare being dumped on the side of the road in East Sussex.
The dead body, which was not microchipped, was reported by several members of the public on Chapel Hill Lane at Sedlescombe near Battle on the morning of Monday 27 January.
The grey cob, who was missing her right eye, was very thin and had been tied by a rachet strap to a telegraph pole.
“This poor horse was in a very bad condition and she had been severely neglected before being dumped at this location,” said RSPCA animal rescue officer Claire Thomas, who is investigating.
“It appears she was tied to the telegraph pole so that the vehicle used to carry her could be driven off from the scene.
“We are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area on the morning of January 27 or the previous evening.
Appealing for witnesses
“It’s possible the body was there overnight, although we don’t think the equine was there that long as this is quite a busy lane used by commuters in the mornings and evenings and the body was very visible,” added Claire.
“Someone may have vehicle dash camera footage that might cover this section of Chapel Hill Lane which could help with our enquiries.”
The dead horse was found at the junction where Crazy Lane turns left into Chapel Hill Lane.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the RSPCA appeals line number on 0300 123 8018 quoting incident number 01435963.
Images © RSPCA.
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