Horses rescued from slurry, leads to shocking find in the barns

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11 ай бұрын

When World Horse Welfare Field Officer Seema Ritson arrived on site at the request of the RSPCA, she quickly realized that there was more than met the eye.
Working with the RSPCA, she went on to discover 40 horses hidden away behind boarded up stables and mounds of slurry.
The owner was prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act and given a lifetime ban on keeping any equine.
But the story doesn't end there. This discovery eventually led to the rescue of 5 more horses at another nearby location that Seema had been keeping an eye on for a while.
Watch on to learn more about the efforts that led to this incredible rescue.
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@juliescott5066 11 ай бұрын

A lifetime ban on all equines is NOT ENOUGH OF A PUNISHMNET. HE NEEDS TO SUFFER LIKE HE CAUSED SUCH EXTREME SUFFERING TO THESE HORSES... Try a HUGE fine, his farm taken away to pay for that fine...and a hefty prison sentence. He basically got a slap on the hand...sick...

@stuartharrison9944 11 ай бұрын

I TOTALLY agree with your comment. There is simply NO EXCUSE for this, these people have no right to get just a slap on the wrist!!

@ChrisAndCats 11 ай бұрын

Any animals.

@thebreen25 11 ай бұрын

I feel the same...should be severely repremanded. there is no excuse for this cruelty

@myrafrohnapfel2168 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree 😢 so cruel

@ruthgadders8437 11 ай бұрын

Disgusting

@lonistewart3405 11 ай бұрын

The owner should have been put in jail for life!

@Queenofgreen515 2 ай бұрын

That costs the taxpayer a LOT of money. Prisons are overflowing because everyone caught with weed is being sent there.

@annjohnson8437 11 ай бұрын

The condition these horses were being kept in is unbelievably horrific! I'm so glad the owner received a lifetime ban! The owner deserves to be imprisoned like these poor horses. Thank you for rescuing them and for giving them the love and care they deserve! Your organization does such important work! Thank you! ❤

@louisebb4183 11 ай бұрын

The owner should be jailed!

@denabatt 2 ай бұрын

How are going to know if he puts animals on there again?

@DawnSchram-tl9xv 16 күн бұрын

I'm speechless how could they do this¿

@sallynolan5928 11 ай бұрын

A ten year ban! They should have got a 10 year prison sentence each.

@lynnes5561 Ай бұрын

Yes. He put those animals through a lot of pain and misery. That's not acceptable

@angelaschmalzbauer 27 күн бұрын

Exactly 👍

@fmc974 11 ай бұрын

I'll NEVER understand why someone would have animals that they either can't or won't care for. If you're unable to give proper care, contact an animal welfare organization. If you're heartless and simply don't care about them, why do you even have them??? As a lifelong equestrian and lover of all animals, this just broke my heart seeing the deplorable conditions in which these horses were kept. I can't even begin to imagine how it could get THIS bad. I beat myself up if I run out of Hooflex.. Thank GOD WHW came to their rescue. Y'all are true heroes. 🐎💕

@SlimPicken5 2 ай бұрын

I came to say the exact same thing!!! I don’t understand the mind set of someone who does this?? 40 horses and ALL of them in terrible condition completely neglected!!?? Just why??

@smackaroo4159 Ай бұрын

It hurts my heart to think about it, because they’re really is not answer. They aren’t adopting a beloved pet or family member, they’re purchasing property, utterly objectified. They don’t see it as abuse because you can’t really abuse an object. It’s more prevalent than you might think, for example people adopting chicks, ducklings, and rabbits on Easter and then don’t know what to do with them when they’ve gotten bored of their new toys. That being said, there’s plenty of instances one might call abuse that we might should hesitate on. Like some less than ideal conditions I think we can mostly excuse if an animal’s quality of life is good and they’re happy, but you can usually tell because the owner generally intends well for their pet and uses what knowledge and resources they have access to.

@wolf-kissedrosie69 19 күн бұрын

Answer? They were his. That’s all he cared about and probably thought he could make money off them. He probably got them initially for a profit and over time simply didn’t care enough to do anything about them, not even to make them presentable for sell. Then stopped caring about feeding them or making sure they had a decent home.

@leslie2149 11 ай бұрын

These so called owners should be locked away in a dark stall, fed junk food now and then and left to live in their own excrement for years and years. It's only fair. Thank-you for rescuing these beautiful horses. I hope all of them can be re-taught, they are all so beautiful and deserve so much better out of life.

@heikefoth4624 2 ай бұрын

100% agree with you on everything in your comment. You sound like you have a good soul. May God always be with you and thank you.

@Queenofgreen515 2 ай бұрын

And we’d be as bad as him. You can’t have the moral high ground if you’re going to do precisely what he did to the horses, which is why the law doesn’t work that way.

@meowinde 16 күн бұрын

@@Queenofgreen515 pretty sure we would never see a case like this again if that was the punishment.

@lisalavence7039 11 ай бұрын

I beg you Lord to intervene with all animal abuse and neglect. I can't stop crying ... Bless you beautiful lady and your team xx

@cherylmillard2067 3 ай бұрын

Why should your god wait so long?

@Cubpupsmom 2 ай бұрын

Abusers of all God’s creation are storing up wrath for themselves in their day of judgement. These monsters will reap what they sow.

@cherylmillard2067 2 ай бұрын

God is a superstition.@@Cubpupsmom

@taralepine4977 2 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@AnasthassiaMurillo 2 ай бұрын

@@cherylmillard2067 stop being ridiculous and get yourself a life.

@kathlynterry8196 11 ай бұрын

What a hell on earth. That was a very light slap on the wrist for the owners.

@angelaschmalzbauer 27 күн бұрын

I agree 👍 💯

@loriwoloshyn7266 11 ай бұрын

I hope this owner was prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Horses are gentle, loving creatures that deserve better.

@lunalupus63 11 ай бұрын

Bless you, World Horse Welfare, for rescuing these horses. I will never, ever understand why people keep horses, or any animal, then neglect them so very badly; it makes my blood boil!! That some of them were literally imprisoned in their stables, a lifetime ban isn't enough, in my opinion, these people should be imprisoned as well. As much as I would love to offer a horse a home, current circumstances don't make that possible. But now I've finally got a job, I can donate, yay!! ❤🐴❤

@worldhorsewelfare 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@margaretporkolab7166 11 ай бұрын

I seen many neglect and hoarding. This is the worst. God Bless you and the other organizations.

@janw491 11 ай бұрын

Horrendous cruelty of such gorgeous animals.

@stellangios 11 ай бұрын

Thank you all for being so persistent to find and secure all these ponies safely ❤❤ I can imagine how completely awful it is to see such conditions.

@allysmith2284 9 ай бұрын

Humans can seriously be the worst!! 😢 thank you WHW for rescuing these precious babies!

@NeilGastonguay 11 ай бұрын

Excellent work by World Horse Welfare. The neglect and abuse of these animals is shocking.

@LM-ny1xd 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for rescuing these poor animals The abuse is horrific They should be behind bars for this cruelty

@johanna1268 11 ай бұрын

One of the very very few rescues, where the owner was determined not to have horses anymore. But after 10 years his woman can do! These kind of humans should never have ANY animal! I wish all rescued horses the best life ever. They deserve it!

@claudiadickerman4218 11 ай бұрын

Whoa, what was this owner THINKING? Is this similar to dog breeding mills? The sheer number of horses in this horrific situation is stunning! Why keep this many? Was this person mentally ill ? Thank God World Horse Welfare became involved!

@BostonHollyAndSnoop 3 ай бұрын

Thinking? Nothing beyond himself.

@SoramimiKeiki 3 ай бұрын

Might be an animal hoarder.

@reikishaman 21 сағат бұрын

Absolutely mentally ill. Hoarding for sure. The entire situation is a disaster.

@EGSimon-ds1vf 11 ай бұрын

Thank God for your organization. I'm so happy the horses are all safe.

@unajaneeskew2168 3 ай бұрын

Oh my sweet God. I can’t say how happy I am that you all rescued these animals. Thank you!

@Wildlifesupernannyfan 8 ай бұрын

The five needs: A suitable diet A suitable environment Housing with or from other animals The right and freedom to exhibit natural behaviour All protection from pain, suffering, illness or injury. And the 5 freedoms Freedom from hunger and thirst Freedom from discomfort Freedom from fear and distress Freedom from pain, illness and suffering And the freedom to show normal natural behavior. Thanks for helping suffering horses meet these needs and freedoms thanks to support, rescue and treatment. It was heartbreaking to see them suffering but now hopefully they live happy lives forever. ❤🐴

@elenacaddell3639 11 ай бұрын

Poor babies😢nasty people

@caitie__potatie 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for saving them. Horrific

@jillp3761 5 күн бұрын

Is/was this a case of 'hoarding? It was strange in the extreme to see that they were not actually starving, but the conditions were appalling the hoof neglect criminal. To just be banned for life to own any equine is just insane. There should have been more of a penalty than that. DISGRACEFUL

@affordablewebsiterescue 11 ай бұрын

They are all absolutely stunning and even Gypsy Vanners in there! Thank you so much!

@luciaconn6788 11 ай бұрын

yes and calm after handling,

@user-ol1js8je1f 18 күн бұрын

Makes you wonder where they came from, all I'm saying is in certain cultures they treat animals in a certain way and its the norm. I see it where I live all the time and they generally get away with it or a slap on the wrist. And that's a made up breed they make money out of

@eury5405 11 ай бұрын

This is absolutely HORRIBLE! THANK GOD that woman knew to go back a second time. I am without words. Much love for all of your work from here in Tucson, AZ U.S.A.

@suemaher5282 11 ай бұрын

Thank god for World Horse Welfare.

@m6666 11 ай бұрын

Unbelievable! The cruelty of these poor, beautiful majestic horses is abhorrent in this day and age! I'm so glad they are safe now, and I'm sure it won't take long to find these beautiful beings wonderful, loving homes. Thank you for all that you do to help these precious animals who don't have a voice. I'm upset that the owners only got a slap on the wrist. Jail time would have been much better and selling their farm to pay for rehabilitating the horses they so cruelly allowed to suffer.

@LeilaniG808 5 ай бұрын

I’m in tears. I had horses for years and I am stunned!!!

@heidifentiman3678 11 ай бұрын

This makes my blod boil🤬🤬🤬

@heathergustafson4237 11 ай бұрын

Thank God people like yourselves have rescued these poor horses. Why don’t people ask for help? No let’s just leave them so they slowly die. How horrible. I know you can find and severely punish the owner

@ellenmuseum 11 ай бұрын

I hope they are safe and painfree

@beckyd712 3 ай бұрын

*Bless you Officer Seema Ritson for going above and beyond to do the right thing for the animals!*

@traceywright3999 10 ай бұрын

These horses have been through a lot, the owners should of got jail, thank you so much for saving these beautiful souls, there life now begins, ❤️

@martagilvazartlife 11 ай бұрын

Thank god you're help came along, the suffering of these animals is unimaginable

@1golfer1scooter 11 ай бұрын

You are an Angel. I could never do your job because I would go after the owner. Just no reason for this, none.

@reezefab 11 ай бұрын

Immediate response saved these horses. The owner should be tried in the court of law for every single one of these horses. 😡 disgusting behavior. A lifetime ban not to have horses isn’t enough. Prison time is a more appropriate punishment.

@angelaschmalzbauer 27 күн бұрын

You are absolutely right ✅️

@piaogilvie8463 11 ай бұрын

Long may these animals live in loving, caring and suitable conditions❤️

@Reform4Trump 11 ай бұрын

God bless those who love equine with passion

@margaretdrew2844 11 ай бұрын

Unsuitable is one word for it . Thank god someone got in touch . I don’t know how people can live with themselves . .these poor horses

@gardengnome132 11 ай бұрын

God bless you wonderful people! I'm amazed these horses all survived, thank goodness they went to WHW. It's good the "owner" got a lifetime ban, should be for all animals though. Ditto the partner.

@P2Zip 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your keen observation on the additional horses. Now they can be happy healthy horses with a place to do their natural thing of being a horse and well taken care of.

@spenfor1598 11 ай бұрын

Wow people are so horrible to animals!!! 😭 So grateful you got these presious angels out of that horrendous situation!!! 💔 They deserved better!!! 🐎💕

@lisajahn6839 11 ай бұрын

People doing such horrific things should be in jail for life or an institution for life.

@angelaschmalzbauer 27 күн бұрын

Exactly 👍

@patriciakunz1198 11 ай бұрын

OMG - Bless these beautiful horses and the World Horse Welfare and all who work with them. 🙏

@ruthahern8299 11 ай бұрын

Excellent work by World Horse Welfare, thank goodness you rescued these lovely beings 🙏

@janlundquist6425 11 ай бұрын

My passion for horses runs deep. The total neglect of these horses is horrendous. I’m so glad you came to their rescue. How dramatic for you to experience this, but you were able to forge ahead and save the horses. God bless you and your hard work. You have the same love for horses that I do!! ❤❤❤

@elizabethkligerman9078 11 ай бұрын

I just love the pun you made! Do you get it? (Forge ahead and mend their feet). I wish you all the best and to win the Pools so you, too, can open a caring home for these wonderful creatures .

@heatherjohn2047 11 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness I hope those little Guys are okay

@carmelduggan6547 11 ай бұрын

At least they are now in safe hands and hopefully they will make full recovery 🐴🐎🐴

@randybutler4772 11 ай бұрын

Tragic situation for these poor horses. Thank you for sharing.🐴

@Wisepati 11 ай бұрын

I hope there is an update on the horses that were first rescued. Many years ago I helped care for horses, rescued in a similar condition here in the USA. We had to care for them in that horrible condition, and not do hardly anything for them until the court case was settled, and that is such an archaic rule. As soon as the court case was settled and horses became the property of the rescue then quite a few of them were euthanize because they were in such pain. It was awful to care for them, knowing they were in pain .They could not even get the proper vet care until relinquished because horses are viewed as property. There is still a lot of of youse going on in the USA especially amongst the Amish.

@WindTurbineSyndrome 11 ай бұрын

Owners get overwhelmed or just ignore problems

@heikefoth4624 2 ай бұрын

I think some of these so called judges don't give a sh*t about the animals. For me the laws are good for nothing, there is no justice for the animals. Most people I don't like and the ones I do care about I love. Mainly I love animals more.

@colleenw8756 11 ай бұрын

Makes me ashamed to be a human as the owners are supposed to be. Hope Karma visits them harshly.

@sabine701 11 ай бұрын

I am speechless about the cruelty of humans against animals. Thanks for doing such an important job. ❤❤❤

@fionasaunders7646 11 ай бұрын

Grateful thanks to World Health Welfare, the other rescue organizations and vets, but I agree with other subscribers the sentences are far too lenient and a psychological assessment should be ordered on the owners, this negligence is not normal behavior.

@Makado14 11 ай бұрын

Lady, you are fantastic. Keep on keeping on.

@andrearode5625 11 ай бұрын

It’s a good thing that you took note of your surroundings and spotted those poor horses. I’m shocked that people can be so cruel. Thank you for being wonderful humans ❤

@rebeccahmiller5742 11 ай бұрын

I can't believe someone actually had those beautiful horses and ponies kept like that. I love horses, and I'm so glad they're okay now, and I know your group will find them all good homes where they can the love and care they deserve. Please keep doing what you do.❤

@marilynranson1710 11 ай бұрын

I am shocked no prison time came with this!

@susanlee2835 11 ай бұрын

2023 .. why is this horrific treatment of not only horses but other animals going on ...

@lenadeknegt9956 11 ай бұрын

The work you all did is so great, the man himself must put in such a muddy place, no food or water, how can you be so cruel, i donnot understand. Thanks to these nice people who did a great job 👍👍👍👍.

@c.t.murray3632 11 ай бұрын

You all did a wonderful job saving these beautiful horses, all forty of them. When you have time give each one of them a hug and kiss for me. They are beautiful thank you

@lltimbs 10 ай бұрын

I love all these beautiful horses & ponies. They are God's precious gift to us so they should be appreciated. Blessings to these wonderful people who rescued them and I pray they find loving homes that they do deserve!

@samr4607 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic job!

@jahnets11 11 ай бұрын

Hope the owner went to prison...poor things...

@sigiloXXX 11 ай бұрын

I doubt it. This was horrific.

@darlenemckay265 11 ай бұрын

They didn't, they were just banned from keeping horses!

@SIim5hady 3 ай бұрын

No prison, just a ban on owning horses. Which is really stupid he could just go to breeding dogs and mistreat thousands! What a rip off on his so called PUNISHMENT… I don’t even think he knows the horses are gone. All they did was a favor by rescuing. I hope he’s a tall man I suggest a short small box, with no window! Frontal lobotomy? I wonder who applied this sentence to the man, maybe they should be investigated as well!

@randybutler4772 5 ай бұрын

So difficult to believe the owner could allow this horrible condition. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴

@donnarogers7732 11 ай бұрын

I have watched WHW channel for years. This IS ABSOLUTELY THE WORST OF THE VIDEOS,I'm have EVER VIEWED. How can Human beings be so horribly inhumane? Shocking! I cryed forca long time. I hope the survivors are able to find loving homes with loving people to care for them. God Bless WHW. ♥️🙏😪🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴 Please tell me what happened to the severely neglected horses in the nailed barns? I'm sure some could not be saved. I'm still upset about these poor horses. I'm surprised they were not All found dead in the conditions you described.😪💜🐴

@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I'd love to know too. I just had a big, nagging suspicion that they weren't mentioned on purpose. Having heard the brief description of the horrible mess they were in, I felt that maybe some had had to be put to sleep. It's probably not written about because some nut will be there bashing away at the keyboard throwing nasty names and accusations without any knowledge or compassion for the animals. I can't believe that the pair of them didn't receive a custodial sentence. Those ponies balanced on what 4?5? Foot of solid excrement and unable to even lift their heads???? That's torture!!!

@liart6219 11 ай бұрын

Best wishes for all the horses, and I hope every person involved in this rescue got the help to cope with the stress and pain they had to go through. My best wishes to the daughter too.

@Spike-ck5tj 11 ай бұрын

That is horrific. Torture plain and simple. I'm am so pleased they are safe. Horses of all shapes and sizes are magnificent animals. Those recovering look majestic once again. Thank you so much.

@em945 11 ай бұрын

Thank you to this Lady and various Inspectors and agencies. I have no idea how hard this is to deal with.

@julianwatson2301 11 ай бұрын

So well done to all involved. Thank you!

@carrieeasley3995 11 ай бұрын

I love those mustaches!

@kingagrabinski8849 3 ай бұрын

That is such a relief that you have been able to find this place. It is so important to support rescue efforts so no horse is left behind.

@SithCelia 11 ай бұрын

Bless the people who are helping out horses and all other animals in need! I'll never understand how someone could treat horses this way. They are such beautiful and sensitive creatures that should only be given the very best loving care.

@archangel807 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for all you do!

@ritaobrien2779 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for saving these majestic horses.

@It_isGreatwith_mysoul 11 ай бұрын

I love horses ! Thank you for coming to the ponies rescue and aid !!! Thanks for sharing the good story with us.

@kireesah1 11 ай бұрын

😢 heartbreaking. Such beautiful horses. Im so happy to see them safe and receiving care.

@winonacampbell536 3 ай бұрын

God bless everyone who took part in rescuing God’s animals!!! Thank you!!

@teamh152 11 ай бұрын

Wow thanks for helping them xxxx

@PLS.54 11 ай бұрын

❤🙏😱💕 thank you for saving these beautiful souls!

@eileennavarrete9459 3 ай бұрын

Very smart keeping them in the groups you found them. Good Job

@JaneDoe-ql7sc 10 ай бұрын

God bless you for rescuing the horses!

@elainekalinofski7207 11 ай бұрын

Great ending to a bad situation for these horses. Thankyou for working so hard to rescue these precious animals. ❤ God bless all of you who helped this rescue, including the vet

@Fadedecho1 11 ай бұрын

Heartbreaking to see. I could never keep my horses in such conditions. The joys they provide. Very sad. My gosh. Traumatized for sure. Justice is really never served for such behaviors. Beautiful animals ❤

@shirleylangton7967 11 ай бұрын

So pleased that your organization was there to help these fragile, mistreated horses! There future is brighter because of you!💋💋

@tessakearley-hall222 3 ай бұрын

Im almost lost for words tears down my face thank you people for what you do ❤😢

@morningstarstorey5609 3 ай бұрын

They Deserve the TOUGHEST punishment!! 😢 Omg Im I'm in tears!! HOW can someone let it get this bad!! 😢 So glad you all came along! Thank you for Caring for these MAJESTIC creatures! ❤

@florwhiteman4971 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for saving these beautiful creatures ❤

@ocean12 11 ай бұрын

The owners that neglected those poor horses need much harsher punishments than just being banned from keeping horses again. When life circumstances make you unable to care for your animals, you get help. This was willful abuse and neglect! No excuses. No soft punishment.

@maxthebestboy71 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad they're recovering. There are no words for that! Absolutely horrific.

@melissademarco5271 11 ай бұрын

This was heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time thanks to your organization! Well done and bless you all for your tireless and much needed work!!🐎

@jenniferdavis5813 11 ай бұрын

Thank God you were persistent about checking the barns. Thanks for what you do.

@mononoke813 13 күн бұрын

Doing God’s work doesn’t mean the easy stuff, it means going through the hard stuff and making good come out of it. Bravo!! 👏🏻

@anastashagodal6493 3 ай бұрын

You guys are angels for saving them all life matters!

@kimberlybrowder3700 3 ай бұрын

So sad. These people are angels for helping these pitiful horses. He should have to live a live time just like these horses did. So terrible. So happy for people like you .

@kathrynbernhardt2615 13 күн бұрын

Appalling doesn't describe the situation...thank God those horses were rescued...now they will have a wonderful future!!!❤❤❤❤❤

@kuuipojones631 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for rescuing them

@carolynpruette6761 14 күн бұрын

Omgosh that is horrible to treat such magnificent creatures this way,poor babies,so glad you rescued them

@fuzzylop9164 11 ай бұрын

To see the conditions these horses were found in makes my heart brake💔 I thank God you were able to rescue them and help them back to health. I am actually surprised you did not find any expired horses.

@s3wErR4t Ай бұрын

Thismade me cry. No animal deserves this. The poor babies. Im glad you helped them! Their all so beautiful and like i said dont deserve it. I know if i ever get a horse, it will be BRILLIANTLY looked after ❤

@sheilaabraham4350 11 ай бұрын

Unbelievable. Good work, rescuers.

@forrestfey 11 ай бұрын

Those animal abusers should be locked up for a long time. Maby a mental institution becaus they are sick. I wonder if it was a case of animal hoarding.