Traralgon Record in Traralgon, Victoria

Docking His Tail Ends Grim Procedure in Cruel Practice

A graphic 19th century account describes the brutal docking of a horse’s tail. The ferocious operation uses heat, iron and force, with the carter tying the animal and specialists performing cutting and burning to remove the tail amid a scene of pain and distress. The report notes a reward of 100 pounds offered for information leading to conviction of those responsible.