2 YEAR OLD XENA NEEDS SURGERIES

2 YEAR OLD XENA NEEDS SURGERIES

by | Jul 19, 2025 | Above the Stars Equine Rescue, Horse Slaughter, REBEL NEWS PAGE, Stephanie Martin, Stephanie Redlick

4 HORSES WERE RELINQUISHED

BY REDLICK BEFORE 16 HORSES WERE SEIZED 

Summer Secord writes:  Xena (mare / draft cross / said to be Friesian x Percheron / has hernia / covered in cow feces / unhandled, scared, overgrown neglected feet / she is in pain and kicks when you try and touch her where the cow feces are packed onto her). Like the other horses, she is not only underweight but also dehydrated.

XENA NEEDS YOUR HELP  

To those of you who raised your voices and demanded action—we can’t thank you enough.

Thanks in part to your advocacy, Animal Welfare Services did step in, and again charges against Stephanie Redlick have now been laid – she is also facing multiple criminal charges for fraud. [Details including CTV NEWS coverage here.]

But before the seizure, four other horses were quietly surrendered by Redlick to a compassionate local family.

Tragically, one of those four horses, Seattle Sunrise had to be euthanized—despite every effort, and significant expense, to save him.

Another, Xena, a gentle 2-year-old Percheron cross, urgently needed a specialist dental extraction, that cost over $3,000. [More about Xena’s story here.]

She also requires hernia repair surgery, and is currently undergoing follow up care from the first surgery.

Every dollar helps.

If you’re in a position to give, please consider donating today.

Together, we can keep showing up for horses like Xena.

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STEPHANIE MARTIN REDLICK FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES

STEPHANIE MARTIN REDLICK FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES

by | Jul 3, 2025 | Above the Stars Equine Rescue, Horse Slaughter, REBEL NEWS PAGE, Stephanie Martin, Stephanie Redlick

STEPHANIE REDLICK FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES IN ADDITION TO AWS ANIMAL NEGLECT CHARGES

THANK YOU TO AT THE SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY for sharing this Ontario Provincial Police Press Release dated July 3, 2025 @ 12:26 p.m.

North York Resident Arrested in Livestock Fraud Investigation by OPP

(MIDLAND, ON) - A livestock fraud investigation originating in Tay Township has resulted in livestock related fraud charges for a North York resident.

Members of the Crime Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a fraud investigation in February 2025 in relation to a complaint involving transportation and financial irregularities of livestock being transported from a farm in Tay Township and and sold at a Cookstown stockyard sale in September of 2024.

Through investigation, a suspect who was known to police was identified and a warrant for the arrest of the suspect was issued upon the completion of the investigation. An interaction on June 27, 2025, resulted in the warrant being acted upon by Toronto Police Service with an arrest.

Charged in relation to this investigation is Stephanie REDLICK 28 years of North York with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

Obtaining by False Pretence - Over $5000
Fraud Over $5000
Theft Over $5000
Make Forged Document

The accused has been released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 24, 2025.

OPP Investigators ask that anyone having knowledge of this or similar investigations to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

FULL STORY | PICTURES | DOCUMENTATION

We are NOT going to be ignored.  Please join us in demanding answers and ensure that AWS does its job to protect animals in the future. Details below — we need your voices now more than ever.

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STEPHANIE REDLICK’S NEGLECTED HORSES SEIZED BY AWS

STEPHANIE REDLICK’S NEGLECTED HORSES SEIZED BY AWS

by | Feb 20, 2025 | MS STEPHANIE REDLICK, REBEL NEWS PAGE, Stephanie Alessia, Stephanie Martin, Stephanie Redlick

STEPHANIE REDLICK’S NEGLECTED HORSES FINALLY SEIZED

On February 4th, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police alerted Animal Welfare Services (AWS) about the dire conditions of Stephanie Redlick’s horses.

Reports described a heartbreaking scene—water troughs left empty, buckets filled only with ice, horses without shelter, and emaciated animals forced to pick through their own piled-up manure in search of food.

Despite the urgency of the situation, AWS did not visit the property for the first time until February 12th.  

Yes, really — it took 8 days for officers to check on the horses for the first time.

Even more alarming, the horses were not removed until February 20th—16 days after the initial report—raising serious concerns about AWS’s effectiveness and accountability.

Advocates are now calling for a protest to demand urgent reforms and ensure that no animal endures such unnecessary suffering in the future.

(Scroll down for protest details and how to help advocate for change, no matter where in the world you live.)

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to everyone who called and wrote to advocate for the horses suffering under Stephanie Redlick’s neglect in Ontario, Canada.

Your efforts made a difference—Animal Welfare Services (AWS) officers returned to the property ahead of schedule.

Yesterday, February 19, 2025, not only did AWS return, but this time veterinarians were brought in for a more thorough inspection.

Today, it has been announced that all 16 remaining horses have been seized by Animal Welfare Services.

This follows Redlick’s earlier surrender of four severely malnourished horses — one of whom was in such dire condition that humane euthanasia was the only option.

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to Crystal and Jason Mitchell, Summer (Mitchell) Secord, Celia Carletti, Jim Horne, and Darah Lee for their hands-on care of the four emaciated horses Redlick relinquished.

A special thank you to Mr. Corey Warren, who took on the responsibility of caring for the 16 horses that Redlick effectively abandoned after being barred from the property for failing to pay rent.

A special thank you to Monika Rekola for her work in reporting on this situation, and helping to bring awareness and understanding to the broader community.

We are deeply grateful to the board of the Horse Rescue Fund for helping cover some of the costs associated with the care of the four relinquished horses, as well as to everyone who generously donated to support their well-being.

 

JOIN THE PROTEST – AWS TOOK WAY TOO LONG TO ACT

But this fight is far from over.

We will not forget what happened here, and we will not allow Animal Welfare Services to escape accountability.

It took far too long for them to respond, despite clear signs of suffering.

The conditions were appalling—no water, no salt, no feed, and no shelter for the majority of the emaciated horses.

These animals should have been seized long before now.

That’s why we are taking action and asking others to join us in calling and emailing those who can bring about change.  Please see the call to action below.  We need your voices now more than ever.

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STEPHANIE REDLICK HORSE FOR SALE

STEPHANIE REDLICK HORSE FOR SALE

by | Feb 18, 2025 | MS STEPHANIE REDLICK, REBEL NEWS PAGE, Stephanie Alessia, Stephanie Martin, Stephanie Redlick

STEPHANIE REDLICK – KING FARMS
TRYING TO SELL HORSES SHE CAN’T DELIVER? 

We have been informed that Stephanie Redlick operates under numerous aliases on Facebook and under “King Farms” on Kijiji.

Despite surrendering four severely emaciated horses and receiving written orders from Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services (AWS) to complete specific tasks by February 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Redlick is still actively listing horses for sale.

It remains unclear whether she has the necessary resources to comply with these orders, including providing essential veterinary care for horses in need.

Following our initial reports, Redlick relocated 16 horses under her so-called care to a property in Port Perry, Ontario. However, she was quickly banned from the premises by the property owners due to non-payment of rent.

JUST ONE OF MANY EXAMPLES  

KNOWN ALIASES OF STEPHANIE REDLICK

Stephanie Redlick hides behind numerous aliases, operating over 30 Facebook accounts and multiple Kijiji profiles under fake names.

Even though Redlick is facing criminal and animal welfare charges she's not stopped creating new profiles to attempt to publicly discredit anyone speaking out against her.

Sammy Redlick (December 2025)

Sparkle Fairy Cleaning Company

Silver Spur Stables (March 2026)

Larkin Roy

Ontarios Shadiest Horse Dealers (NOTE: the missing apostrophe before the s in Ontarios.)

J Martin on Kijiji

OOPS changed almost instantly on Kijiji to Bauman

(Thank you to all who are watching & reporting!)

JOHN HOWARD - MARCH 2026

Stephanie Alessia

Sammy Zee (December 2025)

Madison Blake

Stephanie Okay

Professional Equine Sales @ gmail. com (Nov. 2025/March 2026)

SS Racing

Bella Mia Thoroughbreds

Stephanie Alessiia

Tyler Bowen (Sept. 2025)

Stephanie Stephanie

Stephanie Martin (July 2025)

Sammy Red

Stephanie Kauffman

stephalessiaxo on SnapChat

Precision Stables

King Horse Transport & Hire

King Livestock Transportation

King Farms

Circle R Livestock

Sammy Srz/Sammy Szn (her father)

Mathew Crowe has purchased horses for Redlick.

Anna Koch

Silverbrook Farms

Ashley Watson

Silverbrook Meadows Stables

Simcoe Kennel Club

Rose Barton

Stephanie Schwartz

Alicia Bloomberg

Summer Alessia

S & L Cleaning Services

SBR Breeding & Equine Sales, LTD.

Janice Wilson

Serena  @serena10457

Julie Hyde

Jane Smith

Madison O'Donald

Naomi Reid

Aless Stephanie

Alessia King

Above the Stars Equine Rescue (SCAM)

Under the Stars Equine Rescue

Stephanie Quickfall

HorseSales.com

Stephanie Schwartz

Doug Almira

Silverbrook Meadows

Carl Dickson

Jeff Lawson

Rainbow Bridge Stock Removal

Healthy Equine Homeopathy

Healthy Horse Homeopathy

 

Stephanie Redlick has more than a few phone numbers including:

(226) 988-2005 | (647) 220-3691 | (437) 600-7158 | (647) 695-3057 | (705) 998-7705 | (613) 263-0641 | (647) 797-0289 | (705) 315-0588 | (316) 746-8529 | (647) 474-4071 | (705) 535-0525 | (705) 300-0340 | (226) 988-6961 | * (416) 885-9422 |  (226) 988-2005 | (705) 370-6661 | (647) 365-1265 | (705) 995-3697 | (778) 400-0408 | (905) 334-8077 | (416) 507-6450 | Douglas: (647) 462-7004 | (705) 809-0249

FAQ: How does Stephanie Redlick AKA Stephanie Alessia have so many phone numbers?

That's a GREAT question and one that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia answered after it was reported to them that someone bought a horse from Redlick - that she promised to deliver and $10K later the horse was not delivered.

Later it was discovered that Redlick NEVER had the horse she "sold" in her possession - that the pictures she used were ones she simply found on the Internet.

The RCMP recognized where all the phone numbers came from - "A known service to be widely used by 'professional' scam artists". VERY cheap to secure phone numbers.

It is of course free to set up multiple Facebook profiles and multiple profiles on Kijiji, etc.

And Gmail email address are cheap and easy to set up - she has even more email addresses than phone numbers and fake names.

Many people have stayed silent out of fear—because anyone who speaks out about Redlick's behaviour becomes a target.

Stephanie Redlick's default tactic is to aggressively smear and discredit anyone who dares to expose the truth which only makes us more determined to raise awareness and demand accountability from Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services.

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STEPHANIE REDLICK STARVED HORSE TO DEATH

STEPHANIE REDLICK STARVED HORSE TO DEATH

by | Feb 17, 2025 | Horse Slaughter, MS STEPHANIE REDLICK, REBEL NEWS PAGE, Stephanie Alessia, Stephanie Martin, Stephanie Redlick, T.B. Racing, thoroughbred, Thoroughbred Racing

STEPHANIE REDLICK – NEGLECTED HORSES? 

YOU BE THE JUDGE  

Updated: February 17, 2025

Thoroughbred Seattle Sunrise was purchased by Stephanie Redlick at an auction on November 28, 2024.

Born on February 15, 2020, he was in excellent condition at the time of purchase.

After just 10 weeks under Redlick’s so-called care, Seattle Sunrise was humanely euthanized this morning, February 17, 2025, following veterinary advice.

Seattle Sunrise was one of 20 horses owned by Stephanie Redlick. 16 remain in her ‘care’.

Recognizing his critical condition, Crystal Mitchell persuaded Redlick to relinquish him—along with three other horses—on February 6, 2025.

Documentation of his condition at the time of surrender is available here.

Immediately placed under the care of experienced equine veterinarians, Seattle Sunrise received a carefully planned and meticulously followed treatment protocol.

However, from the moment he arrived, Crystal, her family, and supporters were warned that the severe neglect he suffered under Stephanie Redlick might be too much for him to overcome.

 

We were told by our vet that we need to prepare ourselves because Seattle Sunrise – born Feb. 15, 2020 – might not recover from this. 

Summer (Mitchell) Secord

AGAIN, YOU BE THE JUDGE  

It appears that Stephanie Redlick purchased Seattle Sunrise November 28, 2024.  His auction video may be viewed here.

The first video and pictures after he was relinquished Thursday, February 6, 2025 here.

The second series of photos is on February 14, 2025. below.

Rehabilitating a starved horse is a slow, delicate process that can take several months to over a year, depending on the severity of the malnutrition.

Proper refeeding must be gradual to avoid refeeding syndrome, and full recovery involves not just weight gain, but also rebuilding muscle, restoring organ function, and addressing emotional trauma.

Patience and careful management are key to successful rehabilitation.

SUMMER SECORD WRITES:   

Seattle Sunrise (thoroughbred / gelding / in bad shape / significantly underweight / needs to be in quarantine and food carefully monitored,  fed slowly to avoid colic / needs and receiving antibiotics) *I have attached photos of him and the video removing his blanket.

Date of birth, February 15, 2020 – so he will be 5 years old.

All horses relinquished to us were very dehydrated.

———-

It appears Seatle Sunrise’s last race was August 11th, 2024 at Woodbine.  He was sold at the CTHS auction lot 27 November 20th 2024.  Auction video available here.

We brought him home Thursday Feb 6th, 2025 after being in Stephanie Redlick’s care on a property she leases at 248 6th line North Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada.  She has since moved her horses to Port Perry.

When he was relinquished to us his poor body condition was hidden under a ripped blanket.

THE LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY:
REHABILITATING STARVED HORSES

When horses suffer from starvation due to neglect, their recovery is a delicate, time-consuming process requiring expert care and unwavering patience.

Malnutrition doesn’t just strip away their body fat—it weakens their muscles, organs, and immune system, sometimes causing irreversible damage.

Rehabilitating these horses is a race against time, balancing their need for nourishment with the risks of refeeding too quickly.

Refeeding Syndrome.

One of the greatest challenges in helping a starved horse recover is avoiding refeeding syndrome.

After prolonged starvation, a horse’s body shifts into survival mode, breaking down fat and muscle for energy.

If they are suddenly given too much feed, especially rich grains or high-sugar foods, it can shock their system, leading to fatal imbalances in electrolytes. This is why their diet must be reintroduced slowly, beginning with small, frequent meals of easily digestible forage.

Physical and Emotional Trauma often go hand in hand.

Starved horses often suffer from more than just weight loss.

Their hooves may be overgrown and riddled with cracks, their teeth in poor condition, and their skin covered in sores or rain rot due to a weakened immune system.

Internally, their organs have likely suffered, making them prone to colic, infections, and metabolic disorders.

Additionally, the emotional toll of neglect can leave them anxious, fearful, or withdrawn, making trust-building a crucial part of their rehabilitation.

Rehab takes Months of Patience and Care.

It can take many months for a starved horse to regain a healthy body condition.

Even once they reach a normal weight, their muscle tone and stamina must be carefully rebuilt through controlled exercise.

Veterinary oversight, dental care, deworming, and balanced nutrition all play vital roles in their recovery.

And while some horses make full recoveries, others may never fully regain their former strength, especially if they were deprived for too long.

Rehabilitating a starved horse is a labour of love, requiring not just medical expertise but deep compassion. Every pound gained, every flicker of life returning to their eyes, is a victory. These horses are survivors, and with the right care, they can once again know what it means to be healthy, loved, and free from suffering.

This situation highlights both the cruelty some humans are capable of and the compassion of those who choose to step up, take action and show kindness.

We spoke with Summer (Mitchell) Secord and her mother, Crystal Mitchell after Jim Horne reached out to them regarding a lack of care that resulted in the death of a foal and the poor condition of horses in the 'care' of Stephanie Redlick  - along with a lack of water and feed - he had seen.  [Read about Jim's experience here.]

Stephanie Redlick relinquished 4 horses of 20 she owned and was holding on a leased property in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada to Summer Secord and Crystal Mitchell.  We are grateful that Summer, Crystal along with Celia Carletti have carefully documented what they witnessed at the property and the condition each of the horses were in when relinquished.

It's important to note that 16 horses remain in the 'care' of Stephanie Redlick.  Please scroll down for how you can help remedy this situation.

Note: We originally posted that Redlick owned 17 horses, that number has been corrected to 20.

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This 2-click "done for you" email sends a clear message to elected officials that Ontarians will not accept a system that allows repeat harm.

It takes less than a minute — and it puts real pressure on decision-makers to close the loophole that allows Redlick to keep accumulating horses - even after 16 were seized, 13 animal welfare charges were laid - and she owes over $116,000 for their care.

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RELINQUISHED HORSE CRITICAL CONDITION

RELINQUISHED HORSE CRITICAL CONDITION

by | Feb 9, 2025 | horse abuse, horse neglect, MS STEPHANIE REDLICK, REBEL NEWS PAGE, Stephanie Alessia, Stephanie Martin, Stephanie Redlick

STEPHANIE REDLICK – NEGLECTED HORSES? 

YOU BE THE JUDGE  

This situation highlights both the cruelty some humans are capable of and the compassion of those who choose to step up, take action and show kindness.

We spoke with Summer Secord and her mother, Crystal Mitchell after Jim Horne reached out to them regarding a lack of care that resulted in the death of a foal and the poor condition of horses in the ‘care’ of Stephanie Redlick  – along with a lack of water and feed – he had seen.  [Read about Jim’s experience here.]

Stephanie Redlick relinquished 4 horses of 17 she owned and was holding on a leased property in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada to Summer Secord and Crystal Mitchell.  We are grateful that Summer, Crystal along with Celia Carletti have carefully documented what they witnessed at the property and the condition each of the horses were in when relinquished.

It’s important to note that 13 horses remain in the ‘care’ of Stephanie Redlick.  Please scroll down for how you can help remedy this situation.

AGAIN, YOU BE THE JUDGE  

It appears that Stephanie Redlick purchased Seattle Sunrise late November 2024.  His auction video may be viewed here.

First video and pictures February 6, 2025

The second series of photos February 14, 2025.   

We were told by our vet that we need to prepare ourselves because Seattle Sunrise might not recover from this.

Summer Secord

The video above was taken as a blanket was removed from thoroughbred Seattle Sunrise, one of 4 horses relinquished into the care of Summer Secord and Crystal Mitchell by Stephanie Redlick.

Again, we say, you be the judge.  Does this look like a healthy horse who was receiving quality care?

SUMMER SECORD WRITES:   

Seattle Sunrise (thoroughbred / gelding / in bad shape / significantly underweight / needs to be in quarantine and food carefully monitored,  fed slowly to avoid colic / needs and receiving antibiotics) *I have attached photos of him and the video removing his blanket.

Date of birth, February 15, 2020 – so he will be 5 years old.

All horses relinquished to us were very dehydrated.

———-

It appears Seatle Sunrise’s last race was August 11th, 2024 at Woodbine.  He was sold at the CTHS auction lot 27 November 20th 2024.  Auction video available here.

We brought him home Thursday Feb 6th, 2025 after being in Stephanie Redlick’s care on a property she leases at 248 6th line North Oro Medonte, Ontario, Canada.

When he was relinquished to us his poor body condition was hidden under a ripped blanket.

He is now on 10 days of antibiotics, 30 tablets daily.

He needs to be completely quarantined, and we were told by our vet that we need to prepare ourselves because he might not recover from this.

THE LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY:
REHABILITATING STARVED HORSES

When horses suffer from starvation due to neglect, their recovery is a delicate, time-consuming process requiring expert care and unwavering patience.

Malnutrition doesn’t just strip away their body fat—it weakens their muscles, organs, and immune system, sometimes causing irreversible damage.

Rehabilitating these horses is a race against time, balancing their need for nourishment with the risks of refeeding too quickly.

Refeeding Syndrome.

One of the greatest challenges in helping a starved horse recover is avoiding refeeding syndrome.

After prolonged starvation, a horse’s body shifts into survival mode, breaking down fat and muscle for energy.

If they are suddenly given too much feed, especially rich grains or high-sugar foods, it can shock their system, leading to fatal imbalances in electrolytes. This is why their diet must be reintroduced slowly, beginning with small, frequent meals of easily digestible forage.

Physical and Emotional Trauma often go hand in hand.

Starved horses often suffer from more than just weight loss.

Their hooves may be overgrown and riddled with cracks, their teeth in poor condition, and their skin covered in sores or rain rot due to a weakened immune system.

Internally, their organs have likely suffered, making them prone to colic, infections, and metabolic disorders.

Additionally, the emotional toll of neglect can leave them anxious, fearful, or withdrawn, making trust-building a crucial part of their rehabilitation.

Rehab takes Months of Patience and Care.

It can take many months for a starved horse to regain a healthy body condition.

Even once they reach a normal weight, their muscle tone and stamina must be carefully rebuilt through controlled exercise.

Veterinary oversight, dental care, deworming, and balanced nutrition all play vital roles in their recovery.

And while some horses make full recoveries, others may never fully regain their former strength, especially if they were deprived for too long.

Rehabilitating a starved horse is a labour of love, requiring not just medical expertise but deep compassion. Every pound gained, every flicker of life returning to their eyes, is a victory. These horses are survivors, and with the right care, they can once again know what it means to be healthy, loved, and free from suffering.

This situation highlights both the cruelty some humans are capable of and the compassion of those who choose to step up, take action and show kindness.

We spoke with Summer (Mitchell) Secord and her mother, Crystal Mitchell after Jim Horne reached out to them regarding a lack of care that resulted in the death of a foal and the poor condition of horses in the 'care' of Stephanie Redlick  - along with a lack of water and feed - he had seen.  [Read about Jim's experience here.]

Stephanie Redlick relinquished 4 horses of 20 she owned and was holding on a leased property in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada to Summer Secord and Crystal Mitchell.  We are grateful that Summer, Crystal along with Celia Carletti have carefully documented what they witnessed at the property and the condition each of the horses were in when relinquished.

It's important to note that 16 horses remain in the 'care' of Stephanie Redlick.  Please scroll down for how you can help remedy this situation.

Note: We originally posted that Redlick owned 17 horses, that number has been corrected to 20.

SPEAK UP - IT TAKES LESS THAN A MINUTE

PLEASE TAKE 30 SECONDS...

This 2-click "done for you" email sends a clear message to elected officials that Ontarians will not accept a system that allows repeat harm.

It takes less than a minute — and it puts real pressure on decision-makers to close the loophole that allows Redlick to keep accumulating horses - even after 16 were seized, 13 animal welfare charges were laid - and she owes over $116,000 for their care.

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Pictures and videos on this page are courtesy of Summer Secord, Crystal Mitchell and Celia Carletti.

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