Video shows horse in Gerrards Cross being DRAGGED after collapsing

A disturbing video of a horse collapsing in Buckinghamshire has gone viral.

The footage, which was first shared on social media on the evening of June 21 this year, shows the animal running attached to a cart as part of a pony and trap race in Gerrards Cross.

The horse was pulled by the neck after it collapsed on June 21 (Image: Facebook)

The nearly two-minute clip shows the creature falling to the ground in evident distress due to alleged exhaustion, whilst its rider is aggressively pulling the horse’s bridle and reins.

The video has uploaded onto Facebook on June 21 (Image: Facebook)

During the clip, another racer is also seen watching over before leaving the scene with his horse.

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The anonymous social media user who shared the clip said: “How much more do we accept?

“This poor horse fell to the ground in front of me with total exhaustion while his owner continued to whip him to get up!

“How do we stop this cruelty on our doorstep?”

“This was by the traveller site by the Crown Plaza [in Gerrards Cross] and I have posted anonymously to protect my family as I live locally, and I know how dangerous this bunch is.”

On seeing the incident first-hand, they continued: “I was filming them racing to show the police as they were racing on oncoming traffic and as soon as the horse went down, I was SO cross and filmed to show the RSCPA.

The rider drags the horse after it fell with numerous motorists watching (Image: Facebook)

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“I then phoned the police and guided them to the scene and told them what was happening.

“A guy behind me got out and started helping to lift the horse.

“It was all very quick but the evidence is key so we can prosecute this man otherwise he will just do it repeatedly.

“Also, this guy was shouting, going mad and whipping this horse to get up and throwing water in its face.

“I really don't think I could have helped, I needed the police to be there and they literally arrived within five minutes.

Another pony and trap rider was at the scene (Image: Facebook)

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“To answer other questions, police have been notified and have this footage as well as the RSCPA and the World Horse Welfare.

“I have also contacted my local MP about this so let’s hope something happens.”

A few weeks later on July 12, two men were arrested by Thames Valley Police following several pony and trap incidents in the county, most notably in Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield and in various areas of the Chalfonts.