New Found Glory save horse named after band hours before it was due to be slaughtered

Guitarist Chad Gilbert stepped in to save the thoroughbred mare

New Found Glory singer Jordan Pundik (L) and guitarist Chad Gilbert. The band saved a horse due to be sent to the slaughter (Getty Images )

New Found Glory managed to save a horse from the slaughterhouse hours before it was due to be killed.

Guitarist Chad Gilbert stumbled across a picture of a one-year-old horse - who also went by the name of New Found Glory – when she was up for sale at an auction house for $350 (£228).

The thoroughbred mare appeared underweight and was covered in mud, but the advert claimed she had a breeder’s certificate and a long life ahead of her if taken care of properly. At this point, Gilbert stepped in and purchased her.

The band then placed the horse at a new home in Texas with the help of the Freedom4Horses group.

“Last night I came across a horse that was supposed to be slaughtered at 10 m this morning," he wrote on Instagram. "Sooooo we bought it! Saved it and found her a home! She is in Texas now and I hope we get to meet her in person soon!”

A fundraising page has been set up and the animal’s new owner is asking New Found Glory fans to help the mare on her road to recovery.