StarcatcherWilliam
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Anyone else seen this:
Horse being hit around the head
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cauda equina
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Some pretty crappy behaviour there, effectively punishing the pony for being caught
In the grand scheme of things the RSPCA have probably got more serious abuse cases to worry about
In the grand scheme of things the RSPCA have probably got more serious abuse cases to worry about
Velcrobum
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That is just plain shocking. Presumably the man on the quad was trying to intervene as she was obviously starting to shout at him when the clip stopped.
YorksG
Over the hill and far awa
I would also want to know the source of the video, and the date an time an possibly context.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Stupid woman. Hunting's in enough trouble without that doing the rounds.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
I'd be interested to know in what context or from what source that behaviour would ever be an acceptable, or useful, way to treat a horse that has just been caught.
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Flowerofthefen
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Hopefully another nail in the coffin for the hunt. Carry on chaps your doing a great job !
Winters100
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Honestly if you are unable to keep your composure you should not be around animals. Terrible behavior, for sure the RSPCA have better things to do, but she should be ashamed of herself.
cauda equina
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Not a good example to set to the kids either
ETA I wonder if CP would be so quick to summon the RSPCA if this had happened at a fun ride/show/pc rally, in fact anywhere other than hunting
ETA I wonder if CP would be so quick to summon the RSPCA if this had happened at a fun ride/show/pc rally, in fact anywhere other than hunting
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palo1
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What an incredibly stupid, unfair and unpleasant thing to do to that horse/pony. 
You see people doing horrible things to horses at lots of venues but honestly, hunting doesn't need people like that.
Thank goodness that is generally considered unacceptable. Vile.
You see people doing horrible things to horses at lots of venues but honestly, hunting doesn't need people like that. Thank goodness that is generally considered unacceptable. Vile.
Pearlsasinger
Up in the clouds
What on earth did she expect to achieve? And if she was angry, she should have been angry with the girl who dropped the lead-rope, not the horse who politely allowed himself to be caught.
While it is hardly a case for RSPCA, she certainly didn't cover herself in glory, did she? If she is prepared to behave like that in public and on camera, you have to wonder how she carries on at home.
While it is hardly a case for RSPCA, she certainly didn't cover herself in glory, did she? If she is prepared to behave like that in public and on camera, you have to wonder how she carries on at home.
Clodagh
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Stupid bloody woman.
LadyGascoyne
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I don’t get it? What’s the point? The pony let itself be caught. Next time it probably won’t. I don’t understand the logic?
Apparently it’s the Cottesmore hunt.
Apparently it’s the Cottesmore hunt.
palo1
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I went to buy a horse a few years ago; a 3 year old that had seen a bit of the world out showing. It sounded and looked like a lovely youngster. When I got to the yard I was told not to go into the stables (any of them) on my own. I wouldn't have done that in any case on someone's yard but didn't think much of it till the owners/producers told me that all of their horses would kick or bite if approached in the stable. I was feeling very uncomfortable at that point and about to walk away when one of the owners went to a stable, whacked the horse in it with a plastic bucket (to move him away from the door apparantly - due to the 'biting problem'). At that point I did walk away.
Some people with horses/some people are just grim and should not be allowed anywhere near animals.
Some people with horses/some people are just grim and should not be allowed anywhere near animals.
Chianti
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Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs posted it on Twitter. They say it was yesterday. It looks someone was trying to load the horse and it got away. Would any context make it acceptable behaviour? I can't think of any context in which kicking and hitting a horse about the head is seen as appropriate animal management.
Peglo
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Does anyone else think that the horses reaction seemed used to that behaviour?
if someone did that to mine they would not have taken it that well.
Poor horse. Hope it was just a one off but it’s worrying they would ever think that was ok, never mind in public.
if someone did that to mine they would not have taken it that well.
Poor horse. Hope it was just a one off but it’s worrying they would ever think that was ok, never mind in public.
YorksG
Over the hill and far awa
No I do not think her behaviour is acceptable, but I do find the posting of such things, with no attribution, highly suspect. It is impossible to tell if this was a genuine situation, or possibly one set up just for the camera
MissTyc
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It's bad horsemanship, animalship ... It's unpleasant to watch and old-fashioned. The pony came straight to the little group when it broke free - what a lovely pony, didn't deserve that handling. Pony looks like the sort than will forgive and move on. Not all are like that.
nagblagger
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If someone did that to one of mine it would be 'beware of the owner' , not the horse!!
Clodagh
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It’s an awful thing to do and happens up and down the country at shows, showjumping events etc. People lose their temper and beat horses all the time. It is never acceptable.
I imagine she’d had a bad day and took it out in the horse. Bet she’s a charming individual!
I imagine she’d had a bad day and took it out in the horse. Bet she’s a charming individual!
Parrotperson
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context?!!!!! What context !
move eotked with horses for 40 odd years in yards inc hunting. This is NEVER justified!!!
Disgusting. But there are people old hunting that follow the ‘beat ‘em’ bible even these days.
Chianti
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I'm sorry - are you suggesting that these are multiple hunt sabs who have got dressed up as hunters, got hold of lorries, horses, a quad bike and staged the incident? Really? If so then the woman doing the abuse deserves an Oscar because the expression on her face seems to indicate that she's rather enjoying what she's doing.
PapaverFollis
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Seen worse at livery yards. But yeah. Still bl**dy awful.
Parrotperson
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why would you set that up for the camera? Genuinely want to know to what purpose?
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Set up for the camera??? Any suggestions how, and why? Was she forced to kick and strike the horse? Her expression shows pure fury.
It is posted by, and attributed to, a sab group. You may well not approve of sabs, but that doesn't necessarily that this footage is not just what it seems - a woman dressed in hunting attire losing her temper with a horse and abusing it.
Just when hunting is already at its lowest ebb...
palo1
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Yes but it would be equally easy for anyone to find something similar on any livery yard, at any competition or any private yard - this is just the most basic form of anti-hunting propaganda. It's not, sadly, unusual to see horses being abused - there is no excuse for it but this behaviour is a very long way from being directly related to any hunting activity. CP comes across as being spiteful in this particular incident tbh. I know he hates hunting but this is a low, and not very effective blow.
Chianti
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Incident now trending on Twitter under @RSPCA. I don't think this is over for the 'lady' in the video.
SaddlePsych'D
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That's not really the point though is it - these actions were caught on camera and shared with the public, and they were part of a hunt activity at the time so it is going to reflect badly on hunting.
Probably not one for the RSPCA but the hunt concerned seriously need to think about how this reflects on them and take action. I hope there are consequences for the individual involved (i.e. no more hunting for a start).
Perhaps there should be more filming at other events, I've seen some pretty shoddy behaviour at competitions myself and a friend reported someone for abusing a pony in a warm up ring (I'd argue a child protection issue as well given how they described what was going on but that's a separate issue) but nothing was done because the steward/no officials saw it.
Goldenstar
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Worked though the little monkey loaded .
Not the worse bit of horse handling I have seen .
Not the worse bit of horse handling I have seen .
Clodagh
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If they had then no doubt someone would have been related to someone who knew someone. Nothing ever seems to get done about public abuse.
Tbh the woman here is probably having enough punishment right now. May make her think in future.
Perhaps she shouldn’t have left an incompetent child to load the pony in the first place.
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