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Update on Chicago carriage horses seized

All Horses | March 12, 2009

Previous blog entries regarding this case:
http://allhorses.freelief.com/?p=2767
http://allhorses.freelief.com/?p=2773
http://allhorses.freelief.com/?p=2824
Per “Jcc Court” on Facebook:
So, today was the hearing. The city will not drop the charges, so we have to go to trial. Status hearing will be on April 24. In order to get custody of the horses we have to file a separate civil case against [...]

Chicago: seized horses have uncertain future

All Horses | February 12, 2009

An update on this case can be found at TheHorse.com.
It is alleged the seizure took place without a proper court order, which would make it illegal.
There are many comments on the case in response to a YouTube video posted in October 2008 by exposedtruths, a blogger with a goal of ending the carriage horse industry [...]

Chicago: more on carriage horses seized

All Horses | February 10, 2009

In this video, just listen to the observer’s inane comments about the first horse being examined.

“this fella looks pretty weak” (horse has head held high, very alert)
“had trouble finding his footing”
“he’s grazing on the grass out there–he’s real hungry”
“he’s thin” … “I can see his stance there, he’s trying to hold himself up” (he’s tossing [...]

Chicago: 6 carriage horses seized (J.C. Cutters)

All Horses | February 7, 2009

I’ll be watching for more details, but from the video shown I could not see any problems with these horses that would warrant seizure.
Horses Found Neglected In Carriage Company Tent [video]
Feb 6, 2009
Animal Care And Control Crews Rescue 6 Horses
A Chicago carriage company is suspected of neglecting six of horses who had little protection during [...]