Did any of you people that are so very willing to post your opinions on this site witness what happened?? Or is this another case of "I heard it from so and so" I would be ashamed @ posting something I knew nothing about. Last I knew, defamation of character is also illegal but that doesn't stop from doing it!!!!!!

It is the most sickening situation when it comes to cruelty to life of any kind. Those responsible should not be allowed the caretaking of any animal or human. So be it.

To me it's cut and dry. If you can do what this guy did to an animal, imagine the spouse and children he has or may have 1 day. They are subject to the same type of treatment. What a loser !!!

Lets hope he gets punished severely by the Illinois jurisdiction.
Hhmmm I wonder what the ORC would do about this....
we may find out soon enough!!!!

And who's taking care of the horse???

I understand that this "so called" trainer had many horses under "his care", based on the investigation... how were the other ones treated??? I'm thrilled that the law is now "taking care" of this guy but my main concern is for the horses, who is looking after the injured horse and all the others unlucky ones??? Have they been removed from his barn??? Where were the ownners while this was going on???

In a perfect world the horse and trainer changes positions until the tranier cries and begs to get up.
Time behind bars and lifetime suspensions. He should be barred from owning animals of any kind.

That is so Brutal!! I have been a owner for a long time and I can't believe how brave this guy is.This is the problem with these want to be trainers. I think this guy should be barred for life.Ther are so many classy guys in this industry and this guy is certainly not. I feel sick to my stomach!!

William D

There are a lot of people like this around. Because they have no training ability, or ability to hang a Horse up properly so that it is manageable, They take out their frustration over their own shortcomings on the animal. Really sorry to hear this. Certain horses must be disciplined at times, I would think everyone agrees with this, but it should be done humanely and with all consideration to the animals well being.

His career should be over. No if and or buts.

Punishment MUST fit the crime..A life suspension and having no contact with any animals of any kind would still be too soft. Obviously jail time would also be appropriate as well as a stiff fine and 2 years of community work! Did I leave anything out ..if so ..give him that also. Disgusting!!!!!

Unfortunately there is always going to be a certain percentage of bad people in all professions wether it is horse racing or more mainstream ways of making a living. When it comes to animal cruelty the court system is way to soft, the penalties do not fit the crime. We all know the courts are not tough enough but there is no reason the race game cannot send a strong message that animal cruelty is unacceptable and ban this person for life.

There is no penalty large enough or suspension long enough for this kind of behaviour. He should get the same treatment he gave the poor defenceless horse. This treatment is totally sickening and certainly a far cry from training.

Let's hope that the authorities come down real hard on this person and that he never gets the opportunity to look after a horse in any way ever again! People like this are a huge detriment to our industry but more importantly, they are abusive people who don't deserve to be in the care and control of horses at all. Thank goodness some good person or people must have reported him.

Thank god someone cared enough to report the cruelty and he is now charged with a 'misdemeanor'. I would like to know will he also be banned for life from owning and training horses? People like him we don't need to be associated with and the thoughts of him being able to continue to traumatize horses to make a living makes me sick.

He deserves the maximum penalty. This is uncalled for and is giving the sport a bad name.