What happens next? I hope the judge drops a hammer on her.
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I am very sorry. What a nightmare.
At this time she’s in contempt (she was in prior instance as well, but the counter motion I think somewhat paused this). As she was present for the proceeding when the order was issued, it was submitted and signed the same day, and she was informed directly by the courts, her attorney, ect. there’s really no way to avoid this one.
So remedies for contempt can be pretty wide. It includes everything from fines (daily, ect until contempt is purged), lawyers fees, to striking their answers, to bench warrants and jail time. In this case, I do not think a bench warrant for arrest will be issued, but I did ask my team to go after heavy of a remedy as possible.
As of 2/19 she still has not responded, and as it’s now the weekend on a bank holiday, I don’t suspect that there will be discussion with the courts until at least Tuesday.
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In a bit of a twist, Dunckley has purged her contempt of court, and disclosed location of Joyride. Currently setting up vet appointment to confirm condition.
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My fingers are crossed that Joyride is found and that he is well. I sincerely hope that all this will end any care and control of horses Lisa will ever have. Jail is probably too much to hope for.
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That is great news! Jingles that Joyride is doing better than expected.
Fingers crossed that he’s alive and in good shape, and she was just holding out in hope that should avoid giving him up!
Oh, wow! Jingles the vet finds him in decent condition.
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More jingles for Joyride to be in good condition and safe soon.
Any updates?
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Has the vet been out to see Joyride? I am so hoping for a good outcome but worried there is not, with no update. Jingles for you both.
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Edit 3/1/2022:
I was hoping to have photos to share by now, but things have been a little delayed in this regard.
Joyride was presented on 2/25 for DVM (services provided by Sweet River Equine). Dunckley, last minute as ever, was having his feet trimmed while the vet was pulling in. The vet noted this, and noted that his feet were not done for a long time.
After verifying that it was him via microchip, he walked and jogged for soundness. His body condition was evaluated, a fecal done and his records were taken.
Joyride is a body score of four and a topline condition score of C-. He has not been vaccinated nor has dental been done. He has a worm count of over 1000. He potentially has pigeon fever (currently has an abscess on his chest that is not caused by trauma), and with the outbreak of EHV-1, is at high risk. Per the vet’s advice he should not be breeding, and definitely needs have his issues addressed thoroughly to assure his health.
At this facility, he is at least is getting fed. We are evaluating the next steps in regards to our strategy.
Her procedural hearing last Thursday was delayed again citing her counsel’s availability and rescheduled for this Friday.
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Thank you for keeping us updated! I hope he gets back to you and better care soon.
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Edit 3/15/2022:
Lisa Dunckely nor her lawyer did not show up to her post seizure court hearing (this establishes whether or not AC had the right to take the horses). Judge deemed the seizure was lawfully done. The criminal case moves forward.
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I hope this horse gets the chance to be a horse, to have someone adore him, groom him on a regular basis, to have an enriched life surrounded by a herd he knows and the ability to wake up knowing he is in a good place , a place he can call home. . I wonder when the last time was this horse felt a gentle hand, a tasty carrot, and heard " good boy".
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I’m glad he’s alive and at least being fed some. I hope you can get him to a better place soon.
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He looks like he needs a trim, somewhere dry to stand, a deworming, and a thorough bath. Maybe it’s just the picture, but he doesn’t look outrageously skinny, so that’s good.
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It’s a body score of four going into breeding season alongside a suspected case of pigeon fever and a worm count of over 1k. To give you an idea of what the expectation is walking into breeding season out here, my mares are at body scores of 6, with toplines of B+ or better, and they are field kept, vaccinated, trimmed on schedule, and dewormed/fecal every quarter.
Because I live in Kentucky and we are in the middle of the first month of breeding season, I can pretty much promise you anything standing for live cover is also managed, and will be covering up to 200 mares in this hemisphere this year, they too are in above standard for body score and care.
It’s not hard to have an acceptable base standard.
I believe she utilized the three weeks between the motions to get him to a new barn, throw calories at him and get him to a somewhat basic standard otherwise, yes, she would have had larger issues to contend with, including seizure. While I’m happy she did this, I don’t know how long this farce is going to last which at the end jeopardizes the long term health of the horse.
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Fwiw, 4 is not a bad body condition score. 5 is ideal.
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