"We have seen it slowed down in milliseconds, but in reality it was four seconds. My intention was then, as I said back in my interview in November, was to discipline him."Mrs Moulds added: "There was minimal contact and no pain to my hand. He made no attempt to escape, we load him back into the trailer and go about our normal lives.
Derek Duffy, defending, told the court Sarah Moulds, as per DEFRA guidance and her interview, was delivering an immediate punishment to Bruce because he had walked away. "The matter came to light when a video clip was posted on social media, that was eventually shared with the RSPCA." The prosecutor said: "The prosecution case effectively is firstly that this pony suffered, it suffered physically and mentally at the time, and that suffering was unnecessary."
Giving evidence, RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben, said a number of complaints had been received after the footage was circulated on social media. Moulds told the RSPCA inspector: "I disagree that it was unnecessary, and I disagree that he suffered."Award-winning equine veterinary surgeon Suzanne Green, who watched the video after being instructed by the RSPCA, told the jury she had concluded that Moulds behaviour towards Bruce "was not proportionate or appropriate".
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