Huntswoman filmed appearing to kick and punch a horse

The RSPCA is investigating after a woman was filmed by a hunt saboteur group apparently punching and kicking a horse. The woman was condemned by the anti-hunting campaigners, as well as the naturalist Chris Packham and the organisation that oversees hunting with hounds in the UK. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs said it filmed the incident on Saturday while observing the Cottesmore Hunt, which is based in Rutland and claims to trace its heritage back to the 17th century. The group said the incident demonstrated “violence running through their veins”. According to ITV News, the hunt said it did not condone the actions shown in the video “under any circumstances” and added: “We will be reminding all of our supporters that this will not be tolerated.”