article_snippet: the RSPCA is now caring for the horses which were formerly based at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, and which were said to be so thin Two horses used for carriage rides at Queen Victoria's former summer house nearly had to be put down.
article_snippet: the RSPCA intervened after English Heritage staff expressed concern about the horses (file photo)
article_snippet: When English Heritage staff noticed the poor health of Two horses used for carriage rides at Queen Victoria's former summer house, English Heritage staff called the RSPCA, and an independent contractor has now been sacked.
article_snippet: A spokesman for the RSPCA said: 'the RSPCA attended along with the police and an independent vet after a call from a concerned member of the public about the condition of two horses there. '
article_snippet: The general manager at Osborne House, Rob Flower were concerned about the treatment of the horses and alerted the RSPCA. '
article_snippet: first priority is the welfare of two horses there and The general manager at Osborne House, Rob Flower are working closely with the RSPCA.'
article_snippet: Care: two horses there are now being looked after by the RSPCA following the investigation (file photo)
highlights_snippet: Staff were concerned about The horses treatment and called the RSPCA .
  