RTE viewers left ‘speechless’ after investigation into horse industry

RTE viewers were left ‘speechless’ by some of the revelations in the latest installment of RTE Investigates with the documentary series looking into the horse industry in Ireland.

Horses Making a Killing broadcast on RTE One on Wednesday with part two set to air on Thursday evening as part of a two-night special.

RTE journalists went undercover, using hidden cameras to expose the abuse some horses suffer in Ireland.

With the horse racing industry in benefit of some €76m, the investigation put the industry under the microscope with its treatment of animals.

And RTE viewers were left shocked and saddened after watching the episode.

One social media user said: “Speechless about #Rteinvestigates tonight. Justice needs to be served”

While another said: “Ive watched 2 minutes of #RTEInvestigates on the Equine industry and I’m disgusted. Beautiful Creatures who give people so much Joy in all aspects treated so inhuman.”

Another said: “Upsetting but essential viewing.”

And another added: “Absolutely disgusting. How could any human could treat animals like this!”

The second installment of the investigative series will be broadcast on Thursday night on RTE One at 9.35pm.

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