Police horse dies months after suffering serious injuries in car crash
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The five-year-old chestnut Irish Draft cross sustained two severe injuries to his hind leg and quarters and was treated at a specialist equine hospital. This severely impacted on his quality of life, meaning even retirement to the field pain-free was no longer possible Avon and Somerset Police Avon and Somerset Police said “devastated” grooms and officers said their goodbyes to the horse on November 28 before he was put down. “While one of his injuries showed signs of improvement, Rocky did not respond to treatment as we’d hoped in relation to the other injury,” he said. “The mounted section are truly devastated at this outcome and we ask for your understanding during this incredibly difficult time.” Rocky’s rider and the car driver, a man in his 70s, were taken to hospital following the crash.
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