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Agree. I was shocked to see that crating farrowing sows is still allowed and even more shocked that the farmers caging the sows (and...

Agree. But I hope it doesn’t impact the genuine drag/blood hound packs

MT got a far greater punishment, and I guess in his case at least it was crystal clear to the horse what was wanted of it. With CDJ that...

The thing with Mark Todd, I don't think he set out to hit the horse with the branch, it looked to me that he'd hoped that simply shaking...

Whipping a horse 27 times IS abuse, and it makes no difference whether it's an elite, professional trainer, or Joe Bloggs at the local...

It's an obsession just because it's being discussed? This thread is about abusive riders, so I think it's understandable that she will...

Or just a very thick skin coupled with zero remorse? Was that a one off ill judged moment? No chance.

That doesn't appear so, at least in Charlotte's case. She's back competing at the highest level after her maternity leave and she still...

I've just left a comment on their facebook page asking if they would be as quick to responsor her if she'd been whipping a dog? What is...

People licking her boots like she gives a flying f about any of her "fans" beyond getting paid. Makes my skin crawl.

I guess a lot of people are in favour of repeatedly whipping a confused horse to get "results". Probably Ok to kick your dog a couple...

I've found it depends on what sort of turnout & facilities you've got. Eg, my ponies were happy out 24/7/365 on big undulating fields...

Is there shelter from trees, hedges etc? If they can’t get out of the wind they can get very unsettled.

Sponsors are returning, apparently

I hope the yearling isnt turned out alone. If so, no wonder he is making mischief.