Teacher should NOT have been fired for kicking horse: Supporters of woman filmed hitting animal say she was stopping it from running into the road and shouldn't be sacked over something 'unrelated to her job' 0 Leuk vinden Phạm Thị Phương Hoa 2023-05-04 01:30:24 169

Supporters of the primary school teacher who was filmed kicking and slapping a horse have said she should not have been sacked from her job.

Sarah Moulds, 37, who was condemned by the RSPCA for alleged animal cruelty last month, lost her job at Somerby School in Leicestershire after footage emerged of her repeatedly kicking, slapping and punching the animal.

The mother-of-two, from Somerby, near Melton Mowbray, was dismissed from her position yesterday after a six-week investigation by education chiefs.

Speaking on the decision Mowbray Education Trust Chief Operating Officer Paul Maddox said: 'I can confirm that Sarah Moulds' employment with the Trust has been terminated.

'As a Trust we are committed to ensuring the best standard of education for all of our young people and we look forward to continuing this throughout the 2021/22 academic year and beyond.'

However some social media users have now criticised the decision by the Trust, with one saying the incident was 'unrelated to teaching'.

It comes after the RSPCA said it would 'look into complaints made about animal welfare' but was 'unable to comment' on whether they would be prosecuting Mrs Moulds for the filmed incident.

An RSPCA spokeswoman said: 'We understand there is a lot of interest in this incident and we would like to reassure people we will always look into complaints made about animal welfare.

'However, we are unable to discuss complaints about specific people and what action may have been taken. 

'We understand how frustrating that is for animal lovers but releasing information could prejudice a future prosecution or could lead to us being fined. We are unable to comment further at this time.'

Taking to social media today one person wrote: 'I don't condone the kick or the slaps, but the horse ran into the road beforehand and none of us watching the video (filmed by a group that has a motive to present things in the word possible light) knows the full story.

'To lose her job on the basis of that? I hope she doesn't read the spiteful comments here. Humans suffer too.' 

While another added: 'Is it right that a woman who may be a very good teacher is sacked for behaving badly with an ill-tempered horse? This is yet another social media witch hunt.'

Meanwhile another person said:  'A farmer told me I don't understand country ways and foxes need to be controlled as they kill for fun. Probably. But I don't like the class divide of ritualistic blood sports. 

'However, I do think that it is an overreaction regarding Sarah Moulds. A witch hunt unrelated to teaching.' 

Mrs Moulds was a senior leader and class three team teacher at her local Somerby School and was also a director of the Knossington and Somerby Pre-School before her termination.

The 37-year-old was seen lashing out at the horse following a Cottesmore Hunt meet in the county earlier this year.

A clip captured by anti-hunt activists went viral, sparking outrage nationally and globally. 

The Pony Club, which claims to be the world's largest equestrian youth organisation with more than 30,000 UK members, also terminated the school teacher's position as a team manager while condemning her actions as 'unacceptable'.

In the aftermath of the video going viral, Mrs Moulds received abuse and death threats and moved to a secret location away from her semi-detached £350,000 property for several days.

A neighbour previously told how she had fled because she 'feared for her life,' saying: 'She's had to go away after receiving death threats and loads of vile abuse. It's awful and has got very much out of hand. She fears for her life.'

The neighbour added: 'I don't know what happened and in what context but what is now happening to Sarah is horrible. She's terrified of being in her own home in case someone targets her or her kids there.' 

The local rider added: 'She has young children and she is worried about them as well as herself.

'She's well known and respected in equestrian circles and her social media was bombarded with comments from very angry people after the video went viral and she's now had to close it down.'

Her uncle David Kirkham from Bonsall, Derbyshire, insisted: 'She is a very upright person, a fantastic person who absolutely loves her horses.

'I've seen the video but we don't know what the horse had been doing and if it was out of control. But we know it ran out onto the road and she told it off.

'She was reprimanding the horse. There was no malice intended. She is very well thought of and respected.'

In the footage, a white horse trots away from the back of a horse trailer before it is stopped by a young rider.

A woman dressed in cream breeches and a navy jacket then grabs the reins of the animal before kicking its body and slapping it repeatedly as it tries to pull away.  

The Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs, who say they use 'non-violent direct action to save wildlife', shared the video on its Twitter page and tagged the RSPCA. 

The group said that the incident took place on November 6 after a Cottesmore Hunt, one of the oldest hunts in Britain, and the incident demonstrated 'violence running through their veins'. 

Cottesmore Hunt said it did not condone the actions shown in the video 'under any circumstances'.

The group said it 'will be reminding all of our supporters that this will not be tolerated'.

Countryside campaigner Chris Packham also called on the RSPCA to 'urgently investigate and definitively prosecute this appalling abuse - thus upholding our standards of animal welfare protection'.

The RSPCA confirmed it had seen the footage which it described as 'upsetting', with a business card seen outside Mrs Moulds's home days after the incident. 

Meanwhile, BBC Springwatch presenter and zoologist Megan McCubbin said the footage showed 'disgusting behaviour'. She said: 'Yet another ugly side of an activist some call 'sport'.' 

The Hunting Office also criticised the footage and said the perpetrator does not belong to its hunting associations, adding that 'it expects the highest level of animal welfare at all times'. 

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35 COMMENTS

God, tell me that they have identified aggressors, please! Who knows any information to say, for my peace! ... I'm shocked, as I cried when I saw the clip, stand out on the block, but I swear that I do anything for that horse? for'd know where She ..: (((... i should not have any reward but to know them better!... Doamne,spuneti-mi ca s-au identificat agresorii,va rog!cine stie vreo informatie spuneti,pt linistea mea!...sunt socata,atata am plans cand am vazut clipul,stau in oras la bloc,dar jur ca as face orice pt acel calut!de-as stii unde e...:(((...nu mi-ar trebui trebui nici o recompensa numai sa stiu ca-i bine!!! For those who only understand English or Romanian only/ pentru cine intelege doar engleza sau doar romana


Please, please give an update. Was this poor horse ever rescued?


I don't think this person was ever found although her name is known and there is a cash reward.


Hồ Hải Duyên 13 years ago

Romania Animal Rescue in Livermore, CA USA was alerted to this quite awhile ago and I recall they were going to do what they could to locate the perpetrator too. Have you been in touch with them in the past or more recently? Here is their web address: http://www.romaniaanimalrescue.com/


I am not surprised with PETA's response nor would I request any help from HSUS or the ASPCA either. If you are able to call to Bucharest (I do not have a way to place international calls), I wonder if it's possible for any child protective agencies to be alerted. If there are children in the home there may be violence toward them as well, and if so perhaps there is an agency to contact to investigate. This is one idea. Thank you so very much for keeping Little Grey's abuse exposed and continued efforts.


Hi, Has there been any progress or leads or any updates or involvement by authorities for Little Grey and any other animals that are undoubtedly at grave risk?


There has been a national press release shown in Romanian national newspapers and PETA have shown an intereest in this case now. We are currently looking to raise £7000 to hire detective to scour the entire region as well check out land databases etc


Am praying for some news of this poor baby soon....be it good or bad we need to know what has happened and the monsters responsible need to brought to justice. I hope they dont have children....


Septembrie 6, 2011 - 16:39 Domestic Animal Abuse: Over and over again young boys and adults WITH A herTORY OF ANIMAL ABUSE AND torture are murdering children and adults in this nation�s schools, churches and work places. We must once again write and educate lawmakers, officials and community leaders on the animal-human violence connection. Most people, while well-intentioned, only act when the health and safety of their children and fellow humans are adversely affected. Lets make them aware of the animal-human violence connection, loud and clear. Dear : I write to respectfully request that you [____] the maximum penalty against [name], who allegedly [act committed]. We are waiting and the world is watching. Love for “Little Grey” and prayers from Canada! THANK-YOU for this article, Keep the good work up! TKS! Merci!


I have posted this on Neogen in hopes to spread the word : http://www.neogen.ro/bistrita/discutii, have emailed Animals Angels and Romania Animal Rescue with the link to your site requesting help.


Hồ Hải Duyên 14 years ago

Thank you DR, will pass on to investigator...


It's strange... where come this informations from: 'Adrian Gica 21 years of age of Canciu, Bistrita-Nasaud, România, Telephone Number 0269239368. '? Because in Bistrita Nasaud there was a village named Canciu and now it is named Dumbraveni, ( http://travelingluck.com/Europe/Romania/Romania%20%28general%29/_678702_Dumbr%C4%83veni.html#local_map ) but the phone number is from another county, Sibiu .(Instead, in Sibiu there are a lot of persons called Canciu, as last name)


It seems She may have been found: Adrian Gica (21 years old) from Canciu, country Bistrita-Nasaud, România, Telephone Number 0269239368. Police should establish her exact identity. Hopefully our petitions and complaints will help!!


The best thing we can do for Little Grey is to send this plea to everyone you know and ask that they do the same. Somebody out there knows who these abusers are and they must be found and stopped before it's too late for Little Grey. Please help. Every day that goes by means more torture and suffering for him.


Hồ Hải Duyên 14 years ago

Where are these a/holes? I don't want money- I want my hands around their throats!!!


Hồ Hải Duyên 14 years ago

Oh My God that poor horse, I can't beleive how heartless people can be. :'(


it is in MARAMURES.......its all i know...i found it on google after the ferm's name....hope that someone will find that bastards....after theyr name,if you call the police there and ask for her name they could tell you her adress.


If there is money in it for them or if they are shamed enough. Money is there and working on the shameing ;O)


My big question is will the authorities there do anything?


I watched the video - astounded at the outright cruelty. The laughter tore my soul to pieces. I send your messages to my Facebook friends in hopes these abusers will be found, charged, jailed, perhaps or even better - that an outraged citizenry will demand laws protecting animals. I see a comment that some progress has been made - can you confirm?


Hi, thank you for adding address etc to comments box, we have seen this information and all leads are being investigated. Again thank you so much for adding the information to this page, all help is appreciated so very much.


ROMANIA ask for HELP!! We need help,international help in protecting the poor animals(dog,cats,horses) - all are killed without mercy...and the corrupted police take their part of money to make all this cases forgotten!!! HELP the ANIMALS!!!!!!!!


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Such an ugly outfit. She should wear a latex catsuit and some shiny riding boots (or Hunter gloss wellies in black). But the whipping was nice.


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