Man Banned from Owning Horses After Sexual Abuse Conviction

A 24-year-old man from Llanharan has been disqualified from owning horses for five years after pleading guilty to sexually abusing three horses in incidents captured on CCTV. 🐴⚖️

Corey Coleman, of Park View, Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, admitted to four offences under the Animal Welfare Act at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court in April. The offences involved causing unnecessary suffering to stallions Benny and Bear, as well as a bay mare named Narla, between June and July last year.

Coleman received an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was ordered to complete 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days. He was also fined £120, ordered to pay a £154 victim surcharge, and contribute £200 towards the RSPCA’s costs.

The court heard that concerns were raised when Coleman was injured by one of the stallions on 27 June, leading to a review of CCTV footage that revealed ongoing abuse, even whilst he was wearing a back brace. The footage showed children in the vicinity during some of the incidents.

RSPCA Inspector Keith Hogben provided a witness statement detailing evidence found at the scene, including a bottle of baby lotion linked to Coleman. An independent expert vet reviewed the CCTV footage and concluded that it clearly showed Coleman engaging in sexual acts with the stallions, causing them unnecessary suffering.

A vet examination of the horses revealed no physical injuries.

RSPCA deputy chief inspector Gemma Cooper said: “Following an examination by a vet thankfully the horses were found to be okay despite having to endure this abuse and suffering. We’d like to thank everyone involved – in what has been a harrowing case.”