August 23, 2023 1.05 pm This story is over 13 months old

Court told that ex-teacher caused horse ‘fear and distress’ when slapping it

An anti-hunt group caught the incident on video

A horse rider who was filmed allegedly kicking and slapping her own family pony has gone on trial accused of causing unnecessary suffering to the animal.

RSPCA prosecutors allege Sarah Moulds, 39, of Somerby, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, caused “fear and distress” to the animal who also suffered physically and mentally at the time.

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