In the Brynmawr area, a mare and her foal were discovered alongside two deceased ponies after straying onto private land believed to be from nearby commons. The RSPCA was alerted on May 9 but had to abort the initial rescue attempt due to environmental hazards and the mare’s poor condition, necessitating specialized equipment for a safe rescue.

Over the following weeks, the RSPCA and volunteers monitored the mare and foal, providing them with hay and water while arrangements were made for a multi-agency rescue team. On May 21, the team successfully rescued the animals, with the mare having gained strength after accessing better grazing on derelict farmland.

The RSPCA is now seeking information about the possible owner of the mare and foal. They encourage anyone with relevant information to contact them at 0300 123 8018, referencing incident 01515234.