'Tethering needs to stop': Animal charity hits out as small horse dies from severe injuries

The Cob, named Lady Jane by the charity, was found last Saturday night in a bog with hypothermia and was so caked in mud that volunteers could not see the extent of her injuries. 

Lady Jayne on Saturday at the charity's farm after receving treatment from the vet and volunteers. Picture: MylovelyhorserescueCork

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An animal rescue charity has hit out at the rising number of tethered horses it is treating in Co Cork and said volunteers are helping animals nearly every second weekend.