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Friday, 5 July 2013 - 07:39

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Pony Abuse Clip Went Viral

Police officials said three people were arrested in Groningen for allegedly abusing an animal, after a video went viral on the internet. Frank de Kleine/flickr In the video, a 58-year-old woman was sitting on a Shetland pony. The film captured her staying on the pony even when it collapsed due to her weight. She and two other 57-year-old men were detained. One of the men arrested is the holder of the video production company that produced the film.

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