Overview
- The black-and-white horse was found on December 20 on a grass verge in Slacky Lane, Walsall, with rope around its neck and legs.
- Investigators suspect the animal was transported in a trailer or lorry, tied to a post, and dragged from the vehicle before being left at the roadside.
- The RSPCA reports no obvious wounds and has not established whether the horse was dead before it was dumped.
- Members of the public can report information in confidence by calling 0300 123 8018 and quoting incident 01700561.
- The case comes as the RSPCA records a rise in abandonment reports, up more than 23% in the first ten months of the year to 24,270 incidents.