UPDATE: A shocking discovery has prompted the RSPCA to launch an urgent investigation following the gruesome dumping of a horse’s body on the roadside. The incident occurred on December 20, 2025, when a black and white horse was found abandoned on a grass verge along Slacky Lane in Walsall, with rope tightly secured around its neck and legs.
Witnesses reported seeing the body, which was bound with blue rope, leading officials to believe the horse was callously discarded after being transported in a trailer or lorry. It is suspected that the perpetrators dragged the animal from the vehicle before driving away, leaving the body in a public location for others to find.
RSPCA inspectors noted that the horse showed no visible injuries, raising questions about whether it was already deceased when it was abandoned. RSPCA animal rescue officer Georgie Mackie expressed her distress over the situation, stating, “It’s incredibly sad to think this poor horse had died and then those who were meant to care for them just dumped their body for somebody else to deal with in such a public place. It’s so distressing and hugely irresponsible.”
Officials are actively seeking information about the circumstances surrounding the horse’s death and its owner. The RSPCA is urging anyone with relevant details to come forward. They can contact the charity’s inspector appeal line at 0300 123 8018 and mention incident number 01700561.
The horse’s tragic fate highlights a disturbing trend in animal welfare. The RSPCA reports a staggering rise in abandonment cases, with a more than 23 percent increase in incidents reported this year alone. By the end of October, there had been 24,270 incidents of abandoned animals reported to the charity, compared to 19,727 in the same period last year. This alarming rate translates to an abandonment incident occurring every nine minutes when the charity’s emergency line is open.
A representative from the RSPCA emphasized the financial burden associated with proper animal disposal, stating, “Sadly, it’s not uncommon for the RSPCA and other equine welfare charities to be called about gravely ill, abandoned horses, and dumped dead horses. Disposing of a horse’s body has cost implications which means dead horses are often discarded like rubbish.”
As this investigation unfolds, the RSPCA is determined to uncover the truth behind this horrific event and hold those responsible accountable. The public is encouraged to stay alert and report any information that might assist in bringing justice for this neglected animal.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
