You Suspect Animal Abuse – Now What?

What do you do if you believe that a professional, such as a horse trainer or veterinarian, engaged in abusive conduct.

Know the Risks

If you suspect that an equine industry professional is engaging in abusive practices, proceed very cautiously and always in good faith.  Your accusations, if improperly made, could potentially destroy someone’s business and reputation.  Your conduct could even generate a lawsuit against you in which a professional claims that you defamed him (through slander or libel) or improperly interfered with his business. What else should you know? ›