John 'Shark' Hanlon was slammed by an animal rights group after going viral for parading a horse around a bar, but he has since issued a statement in response.
Racing trainer Hanlon had brought Ireland's wonder horse Hewick into a bar during a recent homecoming party. The incident left punters in a County Carlow pub in complete awe after the horse was walked through the door by Hanlon.
Hanlon's thoroughbred Hewick was bought for just £800 but won the American Grand National earlier this month to claim a £140,000 prize and write his name in punters folklore. Hewick has racked up a whopping £400,000 in racetrack winnings and had returned from his triumph stateside with a party arranged for trainer Hanlon.
