STEPHANIE REDLICK – NEGLECTED HORSES?
YOU BE THE JUDGE
This situation in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada highlights both the cruelty some humans are capable of and the compassion of those who choose to step up, take action and show kindness.
FEBRUARY 9, 2025: Stephanie Redlick, the owner of 13 horses, is facing allegations of neglect regarding their care.
Although she claims to provide excellent care, recent visits to the property she has been leasing in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, suggest otherwise.
We invite you to review the attached pictures and videos and form your own opinion.
One particularly distressing case involves a newborn foal who was left in a cold drafty ramshackle barn. Unable to stand, she was unable to nurse, all while enduring windchill temperatures as low as -26°C (-15°F). Tragically, the foal did not survive. [Full story here.]
Outdoor water troughs were empty, and the water buckets inside were frozen solid.
The horses left outside were forced to eat poor-quality, mouldy hay — with the wrapping strings still attached.
Inside, there was no sign of hay at all, and visitors were even asked if they could provide some.
The “stalls” appeared to have never been cleaned, with manure piled a foot or more deep.
Horses were seen picking through their own waste in a desperate attempt to find something to eat.
Hoof care seemed completely neglected. After examining four relinquished horses, an experienced farrier suggested that some may have never had their hooves trimmed. One horse had shoes that were estimated to have been on for eight or nine months—far longer than the typical care cycle of every four to eight weeks.
The horses were severely dehydrated, dangerously thin, many with sores.
One horse, who has a hernia, was also caked in feces.
While some horses had blankets, the undercover video shows their protruding hip bones and spines were still painfully visible through the fabric.
4 HORSES RELINQUISHED
SADLY 13 STILL IN THE ‘CARE’ OF STEPHANIE REDLICK
Despite relinquishing four horses, Redlick still has 13 horses under her so-called care. Based on the condition of the animals she gave up, along with what those who have visited the property report, one can only imagine the suffering of those she continues to keep.
DOCUMENTATION
The stall had about 3 feet of manure in it and the mare was eating hay that was also her bedding.
The baby was uncovered and cold.
I warned them that she would die if they did not do as I asked.
Stephanie Redlick did not stay the night and texted Dianne during the night to say she didn’t stay because she was too tired. – Jim Horne
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“Thoroughbred Summer Sunrise was relinquished to us by Stephanie Redlick, 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 quarantined, and we were told by our vet that we need to prepare ourselves because he might not recover from this.” – Summer Secord
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Responsible horse owners have their horses trimmed or reshod every 4 to 6 weeks, and maybe in some cases go 8 weeks.
Pureform Olympia was relinquished with shoes that according to a farrier she’d been wearing for 8 to 9 months. Especially concerning as by Stephanie Redlick’s admission Pureform Olympia is thought to have DSLD. (Treating DSLD requires regular farrier care.)
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Relinquished by Stephanie Redlick.
Xena: 18 months old, Percheron x Friesian mare.
Underweight, dehydrated, matted with feces, overgrown neglected feet and in pain.
Redlick proclaims to provide excellent care – we’ll let you be the judge.
Again, responsible horse owners have their horses trimmed or re-shod every 4 to 6 weeks, and maybe in some cases 8 weeks.
Shira, unhandled, scared and her feet may never have been trimmed – or at least not for a significant length of time. As a result she needs corrective farrier work and is very sore and uncomfortable.
One of 4 horses relinquished by Stephanie Redlick who sadly still has 13 in her ‘care’.
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Do the horses in the care of Stephanie Redlick look like they are receiving quality care?
Even the blankets on the horses can’t hide protruding bones or all their sores.
Thank you to Summer Secord (Mitchell), Crystal Mitchell and Celia Carletti for taking this under-coverage footage, providing photos and being willing to step forward and speak out.
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PRESS
1. The team at https://horserescuefund.org have started raising funds to support the Mitchell family in caring for 4 horses they were able to convince Stephanie Redlick to relinquish. Veterinary care, prescriptions, specialized nutrition, and farrier care all adds up.
WHO TO CONTACT
2. Join us in contacting Animal Welfare Services (AWS) within the Ministry of the Solicitor General who are responsible for enforcing the Provincial (Ontario) Animal Welfare Services Act (PAWS).
Please help us demand immediate action be taken for the welfare of the horses who remain in the possession of Stephanie Redlick.
Hon. Michael Kerzner | Solicitor General | Telephone (416) 426 5000 | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER/X
PC candidate for 2025 York Centre Legislative Assembly of Ontario election.
Email: Minister.SOLGEN@ontario.ca
WHAT TO SAY...
You can copy and paste the following into an email:
Dear Minister Kerzner,
I am writing to bring urgent attention to the case of Stephanie Redlick and the welfare of the horses under her care. It has come to my attention that four horses she recently relinquished were found in a deplorable physical condition, raising serious concerns about the treatment and care they received. Additionally, there are still thirteen horses remaining in her custody, and their well-being must be thoroughly assessed to ensure they are not suffering from similar neglect.
I respectfully urge you to conduct a full investigation into this matter and take all necessary actions to hold Ms. Redlick accountable for any neglect or mistreatment. These animals deserve proper care, and their safety and health must be a priority.
Comprehensive documentation of this situation, including evidence of the horses' condition and additional details, can be found at the following link: https://banhorseslaughter.com/stephanie-redlick.
Please take swift action to protect these animals and ensure accountability in this case. I appreciate your time and any efforts you can make to address this pressing issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
PLEASE HELP RAISE AWARENESS
4. Contact members of the press, especially those who have a history of writing about animal welfare-related cases. Share the page you are currently on - https://banhorseslaughter.com/stephanie-redlick -- it's been set up specifically to not only raise funds but also awareness with the public and the press.
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Pictures on this page are courtesy of Summer Secord, Crystal Mitchell and Celia Carletti.
Press contact: softlandings@echovalleyfarm-ca.org or phone: 250 801 8231
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