Re: RC: Horse abusers need to be stopped

[Lif Strand <fasterhorses@gilanet.com>]

At 02:40 PM 6/30/00 -0700, Patrick wrote:
> All the vets were aware of him, yet could not
> stop him. Riders were
> aware of what he did but again could not stop him. Ride managers
> could
> do nothing within the guidelines of the AERC. I have talked to many
> riders who
> have witnessed him whipping his tired horse to go faster.

I personally do not like to run to authorities, preferring to try to deal
directly with people, but in this case it seems that people have given it
a good try already to no avail.  So, seems to me that maybe some
brave souls should consider filing animal cruelty charges against
him.  Is this possible?  Would anyone who has witnessed his
behavior care to take steps now to protect his next horse? 
Could/would AERC take a stance if actual witnesses filed
complaints?  Lif

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