Waterford Animal Welfare say the horse involved in a collision in Waterford City yesterday had to be put down.
It's believed the horse was attached to a sulky and struck four other vehicles, two of which were parked, on the Ballytruckle Road at around 11:45am.
Gardaí say no one was injured during the incident. No arrests were made and inquiries are ongoing.
In a social media post last night, Waterford Animal Welfare said the horse involved had to be put down on advice from a vet.
"We assisted the Gardai in removing the mare to safety and to the attention of a vet. Following examination, very serious injuries to her front shoulder were found. The extent of the injury is classed as unviable for recovery by the vets and humane euthanasia was recommended."
Sinn Fein Councillor John Hearne says Waterford Council has already written to the Transport Minister to call for legislation to ban sulky racing on public roads.
