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A HUNTER has been condemned by the RSPCA after footage emerged of her appearing to kick and punch a distressed horse.

The woman has been named locally as Sarah Moulds - a mum and primary school teacher who is thought to be a team leader of her local Pony Club.

The female rider has been slammed by the RSCPA and the Hunting Association
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The female rider has been slammed by the RSCPA and the Hunting AssociationCredit: pixel8000
She appeared to kick and slap the animal
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She appeared to kick and slap the animalCredit: pixel8000
She has been named locally as Sarah Moulds, a mum-of-two and primary school teacher
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She has been named locally as Sarah Moulds, a mum-of-two and primary school teacherCredit: Friends of the Tenth

In the sickening video, the female rider lashes out at the white pony after it ran into the road in the East Midlands.

According to , 37-year-old Moulds of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, is being probed by the RSPCA following the circulation of the footage.

It was shared by Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs, an anti-hunting group, who posted the horror footage online after monitoring the event.

The mum-of-two is thought to be a teacher at Somerby Primary School and a director of the Knossington & Somerby Pre-School in Leicestershire.

According to social media, she is also a team leader of a local branch of the Pony Club, where children can "learn [to ride horses] and have fun in a safe and caring environment," its says.

The woman alleged to be Moulds, dressed in cream jodhpurs and a navy jacket, can be seen acting aggressively towards the animal.

The female hunter is filmed kicking and punching the horse before pulling it into a horsebox by its head collar.

Moulds is believed to be part of Cottesmore Hunt, a foxhound hunting pack based in Rutland, and was surrounded by other riders at the time of the incident.

Following the incident, Cottesmore Hunt reportedly said it did not condone the actions shown in the video "under any circumstances".

After the horror footage was posted online dozens of people contacted the RSPCA to report the incident.

The RSPCA said in a statement: "This footage is really upsetting. We will always look into complaints made to us about animal welfare.

"We would urge anyone with first hand information about this incident to contact us on 0300 123 4999."

The Hunting Office condemned the actions of the woman, saying she is not a member of the hunting associations.

A spokesman from the Hunting Office said: "The Hunting Office expects the highest level of animal welfare at all times - both on and off the hunting field - and condemns the actions taken by this individual, who is not a member of the hunting associations."

Horrified members of the public have also slammed the rider online, with one writing: ";This is unacceptable!!!

“That poor horse was hit and kicked. Every day more shocking evidence emerges of the violent cruelty these hunts inflict on innocent animals.

"Ridiculous that they are allowed to get away with it."

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Another added: "As a horsewoman myself, nothing makes me angrier than seeing footage such as this. It is shameful. There is absolutely no excuse for this behaviour.

"No matter how frustrated you are, no matter if you’ve had a bad day. Horses are so sensitive. What a way to make them head shy."

The shocking footage was shared online
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The shocking footage was shared onlineCredit: Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs
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