What happened to the horse after the Pets Corner fireworks display?

The horse was reportedly injured and later had to be put down.

How did the Pets Corner fireworks display affect the horses in the area?

The fireworks left the horses "sweating with nerves" and caused some to escape their fields.

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Fireworks Fright: Horses Spooked by Private Party Display

Q: What did Dean Richmond, the Pets Corner owner, say about the incident?

He acknowledged he should have shared information about the planned fireworks more widely with nearby neighbors.

12 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Fireworks display at private party left horses "sweating with nerves"
Horse reportedly injured and later put down after the incident
Residents call for advanced notice of fireworks events to better prepare

Fireworks Fright: Horses Spooked by Private Party Display

In the West Sussex village, horse owners are pleading for more advanced notice of fireworks events after a display at a private party on November 8th, 2025 left their animals in a state of distress.

Residents reported that the fireworks, including a display by Pets Corner retail chain owner Dean Richmond, caused horses in the area to become "sweating with nerves." One local horse was allegedly injured that night and later had to be put down, though Mr. Richmond stated that his display was not definitively the cause.

Mr. Richmond acknowledged that he should have shared information about the planned fireworks more widely with nearby neighbors. He expressed his devastation over the incident and said he would not be holding any further fireworks displays in the future.