With 4x4s close behind them, and to the revving of engines, they turn left at a roundabout on to the two-lane road, in traffic.
Among a great deal of shouting, a loud male voice can be heard calling: “Keep going boys, keep f***ing going.”
The horses gain speed, trotting along the carriageway amid the blare of horns, until the one on the left picks up canter and veers sideways, into the central reservation.
As shouts of “whoa, whoa, whoa” are heard, it appears the horse tries to jump the barrier, but the cart’s wheels and the driver can be seen flying into the air.
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The video stops at this point and it is not clear what happened to the horse or driver.
An RSPCA spokesman told H&H: “This is a shocking and horrific video and we urge anyone with any information at all to contact the police, or the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.”
It has been reported that the road in question may be in Essex, but Essex Police was unable to comment as the incident had not been reported.
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
