Remember Wellingborough's 'abandoned' horses? Find out how they're getting on now

A dramatic rescue saw Wellingborough's 'abandoned' horses taken away.

But what's happening to the 43 horses who were rescued from flooded fields near Wellingborough's Embankment four months ago?

World Horse Welfare was involved in a huge operation to rescue these poor animals and it has released a video, showing more footage of what happened during the rescue and what is happening with the animals now.

The charity tweeted a link to the video today, saying: "In February this year we took part in a large multi-agency operation to rescue 43 fly-grazed horses from a flooded field in Wellingborough, working alongside the police, council and other charities – including the RSPCA, Blue Cross, Redwings Horse Sanctuary and Bransby Horses.

"Given the size of the site and the number of unhandled horses involved it was a hugely complex operation but with great teamwork and planning all went smoothly on the day.

"25 of the horses came into our care, including a number of pregnant mares who have since foaled.

"To find out more and hear the full story from Field Officer Chris Shaw, check out our film now."

Despite attempts to contact the horses' owner before the rescue, Chris says the gentleman who owned them never came out to get them.

Talking about the 'abandoned' horses, Chris said it was so sad that no-one came forward to look after them, but he hopes they will now get the care and attention they need.

Chris said: "We hope they will go on to have the fantastic life that they deserve."

To watch the video from World Horse Welfare click here

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