Man banned from owning horses after sexually abusing them
The offences, which were captured on CCTV, occurred in June and July last year and involved causing unnecessary suffering to stallions Benny and Bear, as well as a bay mare named Narla.
Coleman was sentenced to an eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was ordered to complete 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
He was also disqualified from owning, keeping, or transporting horses for five years.
Additionally, he was 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 June 27, leading to a review of CCTV footage that revealed ongoing abuse, even while he was wearing a back brace.
The footage showed children in the vicinity during some of the incidents.
A vet examination of the horses revealed no physical injuries.
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.
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.'
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