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Horses 'neglected for 15 years' found with 3ft-long hooves | Horses 'neglected for 15 years' found with 3ft-long hooves |
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Emaciated horses believed to have been neglected for at least 15 years have been discovered in a manure-filled stable in Maryland, with curling, untrimmed hooves which have grown over 3ft long. | Emaciated horses believed to have been neglected for at least 15 years have been discovered in a manure-filled stable in Maryland, with curling, untrimmed hooves which have grown over 3ft long. |
In scenes that are the worst an animal shelter has encountered in a quarter of century, rescuers removed three horses from the stall, where they had stood in manure piled 4ft high and struggled to move due to the length of their hooves. | In scenes that are the worst an animal shelter has encountered in a quarter of century, rescuers removed three horses from the stall, where they had stood in manure piled 4ft high and struggled to move due to the length of their hooves. |
The group consisted of a full-sized stallion, one miniature stallion, and a miniature mare. | The group consisted of a full-sized stallion, one miniature stallion, and a miniature mare. |
The mare was euthanised on site because she had suffered from irreparable fetlock dislocation. | The mare was euthanised on site because she had suffered from irreparable fetlock dislocation. |
The stallions were sedated and taken to the Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) where they are in a critical condition. | The stallions were sedated and taken to the Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) where they are in a critical condition. |
A vet and the farrier treating the animals have said the horses have the worst hoof neglect they have ever seen. | |
Warning: viewers may find this footage upsetting | Warning: viewers may find this footage upsetting |
The horses were discovered after a member of the public alerted the Humane Society of Washington County with concerns about the welfare of pet pigeons. | The horses were discovered after a member of the public alerted the Humane Society of Washington County with concerns about the welfare of pet pigeons. |
By following standard practice during welfare inspections and checking all animals on the property, members of the organisation discovered the neglected horses. | By following standard practice during welfare inspections and checking all animals on the property, members of the organisation discovered the neglected horses. |
An investigation into the site is on-going. | An investigation into the site is on-going. |
The DEFHR is urging people to donate to the organisation, as critical care for horses can cost up to $2,400 (£1,548) per month. | The DEFHR is urging people to donate to the organisation, as critical care for horses can cost up to $2,400 (£1,548) per month. |
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