Controversy Surrounding the Corfu Carriage Incident Intensifies as Supreme Court Prosecutor Slaps Fine Worth Over $33,000

Equestrian sports intermittently come under scrutiny for the death of equine athletes. Animal Rights advocates have often called for a ban on racetracks with a record number of horse deaths, and in several cases, for a permanent ban on the sport itself. Another mishap has left the equestrian community disheartened as a horse faces a tragic fate. The news of the horse’s death and the circumstances surrounding it have sent the local community into a furor.

Even though the horse did not collapse during any major race, if the reports are to be believed, the culprits will be facing some serious charges for committing the crime.

The downside of equestrian carriages

The news is coming from the city of Corfu, Greece, where a horse attached to a tourist carriage collapsed in the middle of the road. EPT News was the first to report the incident. Police have taken over the case and have investigated the tragic event. The incident took place on Thursday in the first week of July. The cause of the horse’s death was not confirmed.

There are rules for carriage horses in Greece that no horse will be carrying tourists from 13:00 hours to 17:00 hours during the summer. Horses are not to be working when the temperature is above the permissible limit of 35 degrees Celsius and should be resting during these conditions. If these conditions are not met, then there are serious consequences. It looks like the owner of the horse has not followed the aforementioned guidelines and has landed himself in trouble.

The Supreme Court interferes in the case

Anastasia Massoura, Deputy Prosecutor of the Supreme Court, has rebuked the owner of the horse for not following the directives. The investigation will go on, as there will be a further inspection of the horses that the owner has and what conditions they are living under. If he is found guilty of that as well, he can even be imprisoned.

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This incident in Corfu, Greece, highlights the dark side of equestrian sports and the mistreatment of the animals involved. The horse’s tragic death has sparked investigations, and the owner is facing serious charges for not following the guidelines. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of animal welfare in equestrian activities.

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