jess 1,244 Report post Posted November 19, 2017 I don't know any more than what is reported here. But it's a reminder of the faith we put in people when we send our mares away - sometimes for months - and often don't see them at all during that time. The quotes from Simon Irving of RIU may have been cherry-picked - and I know he is Racing's man not the SPCA's man - but I hope the welfare of horses also concerns him and not just the reputational issues for the industry .... https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/98920151/stud-farm-accused-of-animal-welfare-problems-but-allowed-to-continue Patiti 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie one 177 Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Going by social media..... this article should have never been published as this is still in the hands of the court at present. The claims have been made by two fired ex employees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDeBo Racing 83 Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Article doesn't mention employment disputes. only RIU & SPCA investigations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess 1,244 Report post Posted November 20, 2017 Wait and see I guess. I have an open mind. Including about any ex employees - granted there is such thing as disgruntled troublemakers - but there is also such thing as good people who took exception to what they saw and got "let go" as a consequence ... In this case I have no idea which if either could be in play ... J. Pam Robson 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDeBo Racing 83 Report post Posted November 21, 2017 The latter....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Looking 44 Report post Posted November 21, 2017 There may have been social media reports from the stud regarding staff being sacked = but at the end of the day the stud master and owner of the stud is responsible for the condition and care of ALL horses on the property - NZTR and the SPCA have gone to great lengths to investigate this and its NOT the first time. Rob Lewis has had horses uplifted by the SPCA previously - those picturs of horses heads over a barb wire fence - does that look like a reputable stud operation to you? No ! It doesn't - Regal Fern Lodge needs to step up and acknowledge they have fucked up and that skinny horses DID exist - blaming staff is a cop out - if that was a trainer in the same situation they would be de-registered and fined! But nope - breeders are not licensed people...................... Patiti, Huey, MiDeBo Racing and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDeBo Racing 83 Report post Posted November 21, 2017 Dont be surprised when after all is said and done he still refuses to accept responsibility for anything. Its just the type of cowboy he is Huey 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...