The agonising fate of Egypt's tourist horses - and how a group of top equestrians is now riding to their rescue
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Many horses used for tourism in Egypt face brutal treatment from their owners. Some animals are abandoned in the desert or left in piles of garbage. A common practice in the region involves injecting petrol into the veins of the horses. This method of killing can take up to 72 hours to be effective. A group of experienced equestrians is now working to rescue these animals.
Many owners dump their horses in the desert or leave them in piles of rubbish. It is common practice in the area to inject petrol into their veins which can take up to 72 hours to kill them...