Teacher reported to be suspended after video emerges of her hitting horse

Footage, shared by anti-hunt group Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs, has been reported to have resulted in a teacher being suspended.

The video was shared widely on social media, leading to reports of the woman being suspended from her job as a teacher with Mowbray Education Trust in the UK.

The distressing video clip shows a woman kicking at striking a horse.

Mowbray Education Trust wrote on their website: "We are aware of an incident over the weekend involving a member of staff. As there may be the potential for an investigation, it is not appropriate to comment at this time."