Barrel Racer's Mystery Injury Solved
The barrel racer’s bone scan showed a hot spot right where the spine attaches to the base of the skull, indicating an injury. But the radiographs were inconclusive....
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$160K Settlement in Reining Horse's Training Death
The owner of the reining horse Bella Gunnabe Gifted reached a $160,000 settlement with her former trainer in the mare's death. It comes months after a California court's mandatory settlement conference seeking resolution....
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Recipient Mares: Breeding Blood Sport?
Arnold Reproduction Center
At least 21 recipient mares, formerly owned by The Arnold Reproduction Center, landed in a Forney kill pen late last month. The ‘LA’ brand on the mares’ haunches identifies the busine...
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Robert Dimitt Waives Prelim in Animal Cruelty Case
Horse Cruelty Case
An Oklahoma horse trainer accused of mutilating horses' feet waived his right to his preliminary hearing Friday. Robert Dimitt will stand trial for five counts of felony animal cruelty. Dimitt ac...
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30 Quarter Horses Seized in Federal Money Laundering Bust
Drugs and horses
A federal investigation led to a major bust including the seizure of over 30 Quarter Horses and more than 100 kilograms of cocaine. Authorities say they arrested 15 people charged in connection with a...
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Kountz Animal Cruelty Trial On Hold
The trial of a Montana arena owner accused of torturing his stallion is on hold as the defense appeals recent rulings by the court. Dayle Kountz is charged with aggravated animal cruelty and cruelty to animals....
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AQHA Modifies Lip Chain Ban
The use of lips chains at American Quarter Horse Association shows is banned beginning the first of the new year, but the association says a compromise has been reached over the issue. Concerns regarding animal welfare an...
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Brunzell Appeals Animal Cruelty Case
A Colorado horse breeder convicted of animal abuse was scheduled to begin her jail sentence Friday. Instead of turning herself into jail, Sherri Brunzell posted a $10,000 appeals bond....
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Convicted Horse Abuser Begins Jail Sentence in Colorado
A Colorado horse breeder convicted of animal abuse is scheduled to begin her jail sentence Friday. It comes after a judge denied Sherri Brunzell's request for a new trial this week....
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Oklahoma Trainer Arrested for Mutilated, Dead Horses: Sheriff
An Oklahoma horse trainer is facing three counts of felony animal cruelty after multiple horses were found dead on his Sallisaw horse farm, according to the Sequoyah County Sheriff. Robert Dimitt was arrested for the all...
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Cause of 14 Horses' Deaths Unknown: Brunzell Trial Testimony
Two veterinarians and the equine rescue director took the stand during day two of the animal cruelty trial against Colorado horse breeder Sherri Brunzell on Wednesday. Authorities seized Brunzell's 10 horses, including D...
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Mark Arballo Sentenced in Reining Horse's Death
California reining horse trainer Mark Arballo was sentenced to three-years probation for felony animal cruelty. During that period Arballo is not permitted to work with horses, while serving his time in North Carolina....
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Testimony begins in Sherri Brunzell Animal Cruelty Trial
The trial of a Colorado horse breeder accused of animal cruelty is underway. Ten horses and four llamas were seized from Sherri Brunzell after they were found living with their former stablemates' decomposing bodies last ...
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AQHA Approves Animal-Welfare Related Rule Changes, Penalties
The American Quarter Horse Association has approved stronger penalties for those who violate animal welfare rules....
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Judge Denies Haws' Motion to Dismiss in Case of 10 Dead Horses
A Utah judge refused to throw out animal cruelty charges against horse trainer and clinician Shamus Haws on Friday. Haws is charged with 11 misdemeanor counts after 10 of his his horses died from dehydration, according to...
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Reining Horse Trainer Pleads Guilty to Felony Animal Cruelty
A horse trainer accused of causing the September 2013 training death of the reining horse, Bella Gunnabe Gifted, pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty. Mark Arballo faces up to three years in prison....
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Sherri Brunzell Horse Abuse Trial Delayed
The trial of a Colorado quarter horse breeder accused of animal cruelty has been delayed. Sherri Brunzell appeared in court on Friday....
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Arballo Ordered to Stand Trial for Felony Horse Abuse
A California judge ordered Mark Arballo to stand trial for felony animal abuse on Monday. The charge stems from the death of the reining horse, Bella Gunnabe Gifted....
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UPDATE: New Photos Show Sherri Brunzell's Horses Emaciated in September 2013
New photos obtained by Rate My Horse PRO show a Colorado horse breeder's horses from September 2013 in emaciated condition. Ten horses owned by Sherri Brunzell were found living in a crypt containing the decomposing re...
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Judge Sentences Former AQHA Breeder Rita Crundwell to 19+ Years Behind Bars
“You have much better passion for your horses than the people of Dixon who you were supposed to represent,” said District Judge Philip Reinhard before he sentenced Rita Crundwell to prison. Crundwell was taken into ...
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