Two horses dumped in horrifying conditions in family driveway

A mother and her young children awoke yesterday morning to a shocking image outside of their house as two dead horses were left bound and dumped on the family's driveway.

The Offaly SPCA are looking for information after the two horses were found with their legs tied together and disembowelled. The necks of the horses were also skinned in a bid to remove the microchips so the owners couldn't be detected.

The home is located in the Geashill area of Offaly.

A statement from the Offaly SPCA said;

“We despair for these beautiful defenseless animals who have clearly suffered horrific cruelty at the hands of those who they relied upon most,” the SPCA said in a statement."

"Horses require more care throughout winter months such as a secure field, feed, hay, shelter and in some cases a warm waterproof rug. If you can not provide these things then you should not own or be responsible for an equine."