A Sheffield man has been banned from keeping horses for five years after an emaciated mare and foal were found in his care.
Dollar — a seven-year-old mare (pictured right and below) — and her six-month-old piebald filly foal Tweddle, were found at the start of the year by World Horse Welfare field officer Rachel Andrews.
Andrew Willoughby, 34, of Kiveton Park, Red Hill was sentenced to 200 hours of community service at Rotherham Magistrates Court on 23 October.
He was ordered to pay £500 costs and a £70 fine after pleading guilty to causing unneccessary suffering.
Mr Willoughby had originally denied ownership of the mare and entered a not guilty plea, but changed his plea to guilty before the trial took place.
Both animals were extremely thin, with lice and a possible worm burden. Dollar was officially signed over to the care of World Horse Welfare prior to the hearing and Tweddle has now been signed over too.
“I’m very satisfied with the outcome pleased that the seriousness of the case has been highlighted,” said Rachel Andrews.
“Dollar (pictured above) and Tweddle have already improved almost beyond recognition under the care of World Horse Welfare. The pair will remain at the charity’s Hall Farm base in Norfolk for further rehabilitation and when ready, will be rehomed to begin a new chapter of their life.”
