30 Starving horses headlined in Ontario
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30 Starving horses headlined in Ontario
Does anyone know of any information about the 30 tbs found at a tb farm abandoned without food?water. I Saw a article in a paper or magazine recently with this story. Did i have a bad dream or did i actually read this?????
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lotsahorsin
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Yup it happened-all came about in mid to late January. I haven't heard any updates on nailing the owners but most of the horses are under going long term care at rescues and foster homes. They expect it will be up to a year before they will be available to be adopted out.
Sad that someone one leave them locked in the barn with hay in site but no access to it. I say we bring in the laws of hanging horse abusers(and thieves)
Sad that someone one leave them locked in the barn with hay in site but no access to it. I say we bring in the laws of hanging horse abusers(and thieves)
watching the wind from between my horses ears
briarhalo wrote:Oh Please let me know if this was London area. If so, I know these people and I had heard they had their horses seized. If anyone has any info please let me know or email me.....thanks, Claire
It's stories like this that make me so wary of trusting people. Yet I know there are wonderful people like Claire & others on this board (in Canada, USA, all over the world). But it seems more and more, because of the instant media, these horrible types of people are being found out and flushed out...which is good, but still... so many trusting horse owners don't do enough investigating to make sure their horses don't fall into hands like these horrible folks. The horses can't pick up their cell phones and call home...that's why I get so upset when some folks feel offended to offer up references or owners don't insist on really checking people out before trusting them.
There was just one recently near me in Bullitt County... seven were dead in the field and the others were locked in a barn... I believe is was dehydration more than straight malnutrition. However, the owner of the horses/barn had been in a very bad wreck and was in a coma....
So Run for the Roses, as fast as you can.....
madelyn wrote:There was just one recently near me in Bullitt County... seven were dead in the field and the others were locked in a barn... I believe is was dehydration more than straight malnutrition. However, the owner of the horses/barn had been in a very bad wreck and was in a coma....
Well, as sad as it is for the horses, that is just plain ill-fated. Can't blame the owner for that. Gotta wonder where his family and friends were though. Someone should've checked on the horses.
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TrueColours
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It was in Brampton, Ontario. Some of the horses were dead already and some had to be euthanized
A person I know took a mare to be bred there last year for a client, as the stud fee was "free".
He said the poor stallion was ankle deep in SH%! in his stall, NO one at the farm could handle the stallion, so he had to handle the stallion for the Live Cover breeding and then the owner actually had the NERVE to ask him if he could stay for a few hours and look after the stallion again as someone else was bringing a mare there that afternoon to breed to him as well
Its digusting. You dont want the horses any more - make a phone call and give them away. Dont just leave them there with no food and water to die ...
A person I know took a mare to be bred there last year for a client, as the stud fee was "free".
He said the poor stallion was ankle deep in SH%! in his stall, NO one at the farm could handle the stallion, so he had to handle the stallion for the Live Cover breeding and then the owner actually had the NERVE to ask him if he could stay for a few hours and look after the stallion again as someone else was bringing a mare there that afternoon to breed to him as well
Its digusting. You dont want the horses any more - make a phone call and give them away. Dont just leave them there with no food and water to die ...
www.TrueColoursFarm.com
Breeders of unique coloured Thoroughbreds & Sport Horses - standing Guaranteed Gold - 16.1hh cremello TB stallion - CSHA and AQHA, APHA, ApHC listed
Breeders of unique coloured Thoroughbreds & Sport Horses - standing Guaranteed Gold - 16.1hh cremello TB stallion - CSHA and AQHA, APHA, ApHC listed
TrueColours wrote:It was in Brampton, Ontario. Some of the horses were dead already and some had to be euthanized
A person I know took a mare to be bred there last year for a client, as the stud fee was "free".
He said the poor stallion was ankle deep in SH%! in his stall, NO one at the farm could handle the stallion, so he had to handle the stallion for the Live Cover breeding and then the owner actually had the NERVE to ask him if he could stay for a few hours and look after the stallion again as someone else was bringing a mare there that afternoon to breed to him as well
Its digusting. You dont want the horses any more - make a phone call and give them away. Dont just leave them there with no food and water to die ...
Could you post a link to the article? According to the story above, there WAS food, but the horses couldn't get to it???? I did an internet search and couldn't find it either. Thanks.
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lotsahorsin
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heres the link to some info
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/TorontoSu ... 3-sun.html
unfortunately the rest of the story is "available after you pay $10.00"
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/TorontoSu ... 3-sun.html
unfortunately the rest of the story is "available after you pay $10.00"
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TrueColours
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Here's another article:
http://www.pulse24.com/News/Top_Story/2 ... 8/page.asp
Some of our regional papers (horse related) have had lengthy articles on it as well - I'll check and see if any of them are available on line
http://www.pulse24.com/News/Top_Story/2 ... 8/page.asp
Some of our regional papers (horse related) have had lengthy articles on it as well - I'll check and see if any of them are available on line
www.TrueColoursFarm.com
Breeders of unique coloured Thoroughbreds & Sport Horses - standing Guaranteed Gold - 16.1hh cremello TB stallion - CSHA and AQHA, APHA, ApHC listed
Breeders of unique coloured Thoroughbreds & Sport Horses - standing Guaranteed Gold - 16.1hh cremello TB stallion - CSHA and AQHA, APHA, ApHC listed
Here is the story i got off the OSPCA site
MEDIA RELEASE
33 horses abandoned at Bramalea farm, one found dead
Newmarket, Ont. (31 January, 2005) –
The Ontario SPCA is investigating the abandonment and neglect of 33 thoroughbred horses at a Bramalea-area farm.
The investigation began on January 5 when the Ontario SPCA received a call from a member of the public concerned about the condition and care of the horses. Doug Rombough, Ontario SPCA Livestock Inspector, responded immediately and found 33 horses without access to food or water. One of the horses, an emaciated mare about 16 years old, was found dead, lying in the paddock. Another adult mare, sadly, had to be euthanzied soon after investigators arrived. A veterinarian determined that the horse’s condition was very poor and that she had no chance for a full recovery. The 31 remaining horses were in a fragile condition. Several developed colic after being reintroduced to feed and water and required veterinary treatment. All will require time and ongoing veterinary care to recover from malnutrition, but the Society is hopeful for their recovery.
“There was absolutely no need for this to happen,” says Doug Rombough, Ontario SPCA lead investigator of the case. “Although some hay was stockpiled in the barn, none of it was made available to the horses.” The horses were also without water. About half of the horses were kept in box stalls in the barn and the other half were in a number of outdoor paddocks.
The horses remained on the property for about two weeks following the start of the investigation so that their health could be stabilized with proper feeding and veterinary care. During this time a number of groups assisted the Ontario SPCA with the care of the neglected animals. Caledon Fire Department and officers from the Ontario Provincial Police volunteered their services and equipment to water the horses and haul hay. Then, beginning on January 9 a group of grooms and farriers from Woodbine Racetrack came forth and donated their time and expertise to aid the recovery of the neglected horses.
Feed, bedding and water were brought to the farm, a number of blankets were donated to help keep the horses warm and the volunteers began cleaning the stalls and caring for the animals. “This is a huge undertaking,” say Rombough. “The Society has limited financial and human resources available to house and care for this number of horses at one time, so we are very grateful to those that came forward to offer assistance.”
The Ontario SPCA is especially appreciative of the assistance provided by LongRun Thoroughbred Adoption Society. LongRun’s primary purpose is to provide an alternative for thoroughbreds that are no longer able to compete and to find these horses adoptive homes. Their contacts, direct assistance and coordination of volunteer efforts have made the process much easier both for the Ontario SPCA and the horses.
On January 21 and 24, the 31 horses were moved to a number of foster farms to carry out their recovery, which is expected to take six months to a year.
The investigation is ongoing and charges are expected
Of Course no names were given in this information. I Didnt see any thing inany of my sites offering homes of these horses and dont know where they went either.
MEDIA RELEASE
33 horses abandoned at Bramalea farm, one found dead
Newmarket, Ont. (31 January, 2005) –
The Ontario SPCA is investigating the abandonment and neglect of 33 thoroughbred horses at a Bramalea-area farm.
The investigation began on January 5 when the Ontario SPCA received a call from a member of the public concerned about the condition and care of the horses. Doug Rombough, Ontario SPCA Livestock Inspector, responded immediately and found 33 horses without access to food or water. One of the horses, an emaciated mare about 16 years old, was found dead, lying in the paddock. Another adult mare, sadly, had to be euthanzied soon after investigators arrived. A veterinarian determined that the horse’s condition was very poor and that she had no chance for a full recovery. The 31 remaining horses were in a fragile condition. Several developed colic after being reintroduced to feed and water and required veterinary treatment. All will require time and ongoing veterinary care to recover from malnutrition, but the Society is hopeful for their recovery.
“There was absolutely no need for this to happen,” says Doug Rombough, Ontario SPCA lead investigator of the case. “Although some hay was stockpiled in the barn, none of it was made available to the horses.” The horses were also without water. About half of the horses were kept in box stalls in the barn and the other half were in a number of outdoor paddocks.
The horses remained on the property for about two weeks following the start of the investigation so that their health could be stabilized with proper feeding and veterinary care. During this time a number of groups assisted the Ontario SPCA with the care of the neglected animals. Caledon Fire Department and officers from the Ontario Provincial Police volunteered their services and equipment to water the horses and haul hay. Then, beginning on January 9 a group of grooms and farriers from Woodbine Racetrack came forth and donated their time and expertise to aid the recovery of the neglected horses.
Feed, bedding and water were brought to the farm, a number of blankets were donated to help keep the horses warm and the volunteers began cleaning the stalls and caring for the animals. “This is a huge undertaking,” say Rombough. “The Society has limited financial and human resources available to house and care for this number of horses at one time, so we are very grateful to those that came forward to offer assistance.”
The Ontario SPCA is especially appreciative of the assistance provided by LongRun Thoroughbred Adoption Society. LongRun’s primary purpose is to provide an alternative for thoroughbreds that are no longer able to compete and to find these horses adoptive homes. Their contacts, direct assistance and coordination of volunteer efforts have made the process much easier both for the Ontario SPCA and the horses.
On January 21 and 24, the 31 horses were moved to a number of foster farms to carry out their recovery, which is expected to take six months to a year.
The investigation is ongoing and charges are expected
Of Course no names were given in this information. I Didnt see any thing inany of my sites offering homes of these horses and dont know where they went either.
Thanks guys for posting the further info. I hope the Ontario citizens will push for harsh punishment for this individual who had only to pick up a phone to get help rolling for these animals. I also hope the local and National rescues will use the momentum of this story to get the word out about the help that IS out there if people will only pick up the phone.
Beyond senseless!
Beyond senseless!
This is the kind of story that just burns my butt! Charges are pending- well this is Ontario- they'll slap them on the wrist and ban them from keeping horses for maybe 3 years, maybe give them a fine. Yet they are putting forth legislation to ban pit bulls. Makes no sense. It all boils down to irresponsible owners. We let the owners get away with "whatever" and the animals suffer. And the public pays. Think this owner is going to pay the SPCA bills? Damn them. How much have theses horses gone through? Let's keep the horses (and pit bulls and others) and put down the owner 
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