Owner of seriously ill foal tethered without food or water given 10-year ban

A woman who failed to get vet treatment for a seriously ill and underweight foal left tethered without food, water and shelter has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years and given a suspended prison sentence.

Months-old colt Cricket was seized by police but despite vets’ efforts, had to be put down to end his suffering, the RSPCA said. Carol Summers, a 60-year-old from Foss Walk, Castleford, admitted causing unnecessary suffering and failing to meet the horse’s needs.