Horse that collided with car during funeral procession is 'alive and well'
This comes after we reported last week how shocking footage emerged of the terrified horse crashing head first into a car as the sulky handler loses control of the animal on a busy Dublin road during the funeral procession of a road traffic victim.
We also reported last how this incident has led to animal rescue charity My Lovely Horse Rescue calling for a Garda-led Animal Welfare Crime Unit empowered to investigate and act.
The dramatic footage showed a number of people driving carts and sulkies with horses and several more riding horses on Colcult Road in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 near Liffey Valley Shopping Centre alongside a horse and carriage hearse on Monday, August 11. The dramatic footage shows a number of people driving carts and sulkies with horses
Two other people on horses are seen galloping along the green verge of the road as a number of vehicles including a bus pass in the opposite lane of the road.
One of the horses and carts then passes out the hearse as the horse canters at speed along the road - and a person on the cart is heard shouting 'No, no' and uses their hand to try and direct traffic out of the way.
The horse and cart break a red light as the driver of the cart continues to shout 'No, no,' as it approaches a junction at Liffey Valley Town Centre.
The horse then crashes head first into the back passenger door of a silver car that travels from Liffey Valley Town Centre.
An almighty bang is heard as the horse crashes into the car while the driver of the cart shouts 'F**king hell,' before the video stops with the horse lying on the road.
In a second video, seen by Irish Mirror, captioned: 'Very very lucky I was,' shows the horse with his head and face swollen and stitched up. A person is heard saying 'Appreciate that,' as they hold a container of medication. Another person is heard saying: 'He has a good chance of healing there now if you mind him.'
Now, My Lovely Horse Rescue charity has said it sought clarity on the horse's condition following the distressing incident.
'Like everyone who saw the video, we were shocked and distressed by the incident and have been seeking clarity on the horse's condition ever since,' the charity said in a statement on Monday.
'While we do not know the exact location of the horse, we can confirm in the last 24 hours, we have had a live video call, from this we are reassured that the horse appears well and is being looked after.
'The horse looks in good physical condition, alert and responsive.
'We know the public are concerned, and we hope they can take a breath knowing the horse is alive and appears well. We hope that the humans from the car are doing well, it was an awful shock for them.'
'We would like to thank the members of the public who reached out to us and to other rescues, expressing concern for this horse. Your vigilance and compassion help keep animal welfare on the agenda and remind us why this work is so vital,' the statement continued.
Earlier, An Garda Siochana has confirmed to this paper, an investigation is ongoing.
'Gardai in Ronanstown are investigating this incident and are liaising with the relevant animal welfare organisations.'
The spokesperson continued: 'An Garda Síochána has Animal Health & Welfare Liaison Inspectors nominated in each Garda Division, who liaise as necessary with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), and veterinary surgeons employed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine to assist members of An Garda Síochána in their duties.
'Local animal charities also provide valuable assistance to Gardaí.
'Although An Garda Síochána is not the lead agency for animal welfare, we take animal welfare matters seriously and encourage anyone with concerns for the safety and welfare of animals in their area to contact their local Garda Station or call the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.
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