06/08/2026
Time for an update from this case - https://www.wctv.tv/2026/04/07/local-nonprofits-mobilize-after-69-horses-seized-floridas-largest-horse-abuse-case/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSTC0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFiSlBkTkVPR1RZSlAyclV3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtRpbi1Wf2zaEVPRX9htymXrV6Nraab4prb3gs0ttTr1BU-MP7dg0vmtFxTO_aem_YgFrUf7HA05Onu5j69VCBw
Rainbows Edge took 16 total. 14 came into our facility and 2 went to Wayne Frys straight from AVS after gelding which he gentled trained and adopted ( todays update from him is they are doing great and in the same pasture together getting along). 1 of the geldings Buddy we got through the medical issues and use to being near other horses and into pasture,he is a gentle sweet boy, he has been transferred to his foster home Sue Jones under Triple R Horse Rescue Tallahassee. 2 of the mares were gentled standing for Vet and Farrier, leading and they transferred to Triple R Horse Rescue Tallahassee to foster homes . One of the geldings was euthanized, the Vet and farrier met and both agreed he had been to long ,even years possible with letting his feet go and the damage to his legs because of that he would be in pain his whole life and that would not be fare to him, so the choice was made to give him peace ,no pain and grand green pastures to run as fast as he can.
We still have 6 geldings and 4 mares we are working with , gentling and getting them excepting a gentle hand and for the boys excepting other horses as friends not a challenge. If any trainers would like to help please contact Rainbows Edge at 850-878-8441. We have several people wanting to adopt but the horses and their adopters have to be equal in knowledge and ability.
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Two people are behind bars and charged in one of the largest horse abuse cases in Florida history in Marion County, known as the horse capital of the world.