Man caught beating foal on CCTV: Is the sentence strong enough?

[@worldhorsewelfare]

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[@wendi8446]

There's something wrong with people who abuse animals. And for the owners to sit outside and do nothing is shameful. My heart is broken.

[@delorestaylor8114]

Unbelievable!!

[@roxanne9651]

That’s sickening and what’s worse is the two heartless women watching 😡😡.

[@Ace-ke7fq]

apparently its his Sister, Sean McWhinnie fron u.k. is her Brother..

[@NunYa-p2k]

It appears they were looking out

[@deborahpeterson2471]

That’s sickening, I hope this person is banned for owning any animals

[@aniaamok6550]

🤬🤬🤬

[@justnix4487]

Um did you not watch till the end ?

[@lyndachabane1931]

She was banned for 10 years... It was in the video!

[@renasmith4123]

Should be forever. Not enough punishment.

[@kathyshea2444]

Put him in prison god damn it!!!!!!!

[@Katseye102]

People that do this…and the ones watching and not stopping it should be subjected to the same punishment they gave these animals!! Disgusting!

[@jfc213]

oohhh YES MAKES ME SICK

[@guacamole4258]

I've got a good cricket bat.....

[@bethchisholm4858]

I completely agree

[@Valleygirl66]

I agree!!!! : (

[@adajohnson0410]

Oh they will

[@whichypoohs]

This is heartbreaking. I hope the women sat outside are also prosecuted.

[@suemaher5282]

45 minutes he beat for. How the hell do these people think beating her was going to win her trust. I can't believe the people outside her box did nothing to stop it. Thank god she's safe. I feel sick watching it

[@PFCD]

I couldn't watch it

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

Thank you for rescuing Faith and giving her a second chance.

[@contentwombat]

No, the sentences for either of these people are not strong enough. What about the other person that was just sitting there watching the beating? Why weren't they proscecuted? All 3 of them should be in prison.

[@christinatsakanikas2093]

The third person was likely a minor.

[@Ace-ke7fq]

It said this Sean Mcwhinnie was her brother,.he was also punching that foal, and wrestling it to the ground..Other news said last Oct. he burned his Stepson's tent, and tried to chase at him with his motorbike..

[@kathyshea2444]

I agree 100%..life would be justice

[@hickokhaley]

I agree. I would have gone into the stall and slapped the man. Poor little foal. I am so glad they removed her from that situation.

[@helgam.dragosits2197]

​​@@christinatsakanikas2093his is shocking. how shall this juvenile learn that violence is no option? they should be taken away, out of this violent sphere.

[@theresaolecksiew4818]

The fines, prison time, and bans on ownership are not enough. All involved should have been charged with more severe sentences, fines, and bans on ownership, and all involved should have been subjected to the same physical abuse this poor baby was subjected to. This poor baby suffered immeasurably.

[@Ace-ke7fq]

The news said that was his Sister the owner,.In the news it says Sean McWhinnie also punched out trhe baby foul's face, wrestled the foul too,.This guy is a real sicko,.Should see other news about this guy,.from u.k. he also in October went at his Stepson with a motorbike, and burned down his tent..

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

I agree 👍

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

I agree with you 👍💯

[@lindaallen78]

Disgusting behaviour from the man and the owner who sat and watched it. I am so angry. The sentencing is NOT a deterrent to others. When will someone update our criminal justice system? I am SO glad you were able to step in and rescue this foal. I hope Faith will always now have love in her life. Bless her.

[@tinydancer7426]

What about the other woman. All three of them are despicable. They should have all been flogged. Not kidding. Literally flogged to give them a taste of their own medicine.

[@hectorestey2140]

The male aggressor received a lifetime ban from keeping animals but is he restricted from working with animals he does not own?

[@ShortOrderCook]

Oh I cried. Its just a baby! Lifetime animal ownership ban for both - Lifetime animal training ban for both - Maximum fines for both. Thank goodness for WHW Rescue and Care. Thankyou for being there for Faith. 💜💜🐴🐴💜💜

[@arirveo641]

This horse will always remember this trauma, you can still see the fear in her eyes. I hope she will replace all those horrors with amazing memories in the future. ❤

[@cherylhowell1485]

That’s incredibly cruel. I can’t imagine how terrifying that foal was. Somebody should put the owner in there and do the same thing to them.

[@lonnyfuller7830]

NO SENTENCE IS LONG ENOUGH FOR THIS MONSTER.

[@annjohnson8437]

And the monsters watching!!!

[@richrydell9025]

hard to believe that there are two people watching this and they did nothing to stop it.

[@Lilly_Rose.]

What is also sickening is the fact that the two women, one of which is the owner sat there watching and did nothing to stop it. They are just as bad as the man beating her IMO

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

Exactly 👍

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Thank you for rescuing faith! She’s such a lovely horse!

[@janw491]

Poor baby she is so trusting considering how horrendously she was treated. How come the owner was watching all this without stopping it? Beautiful filly. Wonderful people.

[@cinderblock2289]

😢Even with a video, how could the Court shut their eyes? These 2 scumbags did not receive any punishment. Criminal justice officials should give the same treatment to humans. I would volunteer for that disbursement.

[@GiselaSchlingmann]

It is very interesting that you know this detail. Thanks for sharing!

[@piggylover4808]

The only one deserving a whipping is that guy, in a stall with no escape, and maybe a few lashings at those girls too for just sitting there. I believe in equal punishment for the crime in this instance.

[@jessieratcliff3824]

His name is MOSES STONE ALL ABUSERS

[@lyndachabane1931]

How could that owner sit and watch her foal being abused for so long!!! Should have been a lifetime ban for both though. Shame on them both. Thank God for WHW who are always there to save these poor abused Equines ❤️

[@goodbyerawlings]

I sometimes think that if someone is capable of beating a horse like that, what else are they capable of. The laws relating to horses, or any animals, welfare are pathetic, no more than a slap on the hand.

[@erika7674]

I completely agree that the sentence was inadequate for such blatant and vicious cruelty and I simply could not believe that two women sat there and watched the attack without intervening. What's wrong with some people?

[@moonbear5929]

She's a beautiful little horse. How any one could abuser her like that and others just sit there and watch without a complaint is beyond me! Just give me 10 minutes with that jackass in the same stall and a baseball bat. He'll never harm any animal again! Thank you for getting that poor foal out of there.

[@heathergustafson4237]

How long do you need to watch abuse! Thank you thank you for the rescue of this beautiful horse

[@justinelightdawn4241]

Us Horse owners are so blessed to have people like you guys! Thank you❤

[@tarabrooks3760]

This was in Britain

[@gardengnome132]

@@tarabrooks3760 She said "us", not "US".

[@jfc213]

he should be named and shamed with photo and then locked up for ever ??? MONSTER

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

I agree 👍

[@sandrakilday3551]

@@angelaschmalzbauer Effing coward thats what he is

[@kathysalkeldbonilla6541]

Absolute evil.

[@judeboardman4500]

Absolutley shocking and disgusting behaviour. A taste of their own medicine would be in order. Should have gone to prison not given a suspended sentence. Certainly not long enough. Thank you for the work you do and saving Faith.

[@lisawrobel2980]

Gut wrenching, thankfully she has you amazing people ❤️

[@Olddeadleadfoot]

What a disgrace. The owners and the man who beat her ought to each serve a lot more time than five months. They should serve the properly allotted time that would be required under British law for beating a child. In other words, many years. This is wrong in every way. I'm glad that Faith is in good hands now. She needs to be able to enjoy her life freely as any living creature should, out of harm's way.

[@noelborden8787]

Why weren't the two sitting outside charged, too? They were complicit.

[@Ace-ke7fq]

one of them was the owner the older one and yes she was banned from all animals too, sadly not enough punishment..

[@Solitude11-11]

One was the owner, she was charged. The other probably a minor

[@spenfor1598]

What could a BABY have done to deserve a beating???? 😭💔 These scumbags didn't get punishment!!!! 😠 They will do it again to some innocent angel!!!! 😠 Thank you for saving Faith from these abusers!!!!! 🐎💖 I pray she heals and is able to trust humans!!!!! 🙏💕 Blessings to you for what you do!!!! 🙏💕

[@kathyshea2444]

Karma is a bitch

[@charliewhon6548]

Foal or full grown, no horse does anything to deserve a beating. Sometimes horses (the young ones too), will challenge a person, but I tell my students you have 3 seconds to issue a reprimand. Get in, get out, and forgive. Move on. If you can’t do it before the 3 seconds is up, the horse won’t even know why you’re reprimanding it; because they’ve already moved on in their minds to something else. This is how they are with each other most of the time. If someone doesn’t have the skills to handle a particular horse, then they shouldn’t even attempt to touch them. I tell my horsemanship students all the time: “everyone who interacts with a horse is training it. The question is, are they training with positive results or negative results?” Even a LOT of well meaning people teach horses bad behaviors because they don’t understand how horses think or behave so they either anthromoporphize them or treat them like they aren’t thinking and feeling individuals and the horse doesn’t respect them as a fair leader. Another scenario is that the person is afraid and the horse knows it, so depending on the horses natural bent towards fearful or confident themselves, it either tries to be in control to the point that they start getting pushy, or they don’t trust the fearful handler to keep them save and they go into hyper vigilant mode and hurt the person with their flight responses. Some people think they are loving (actually spoiling) their horses and then they get hurt by the horse because it doesn’t respect them as a leader. I’ve worked with horses who have had all these types of owner/handler problems. Very few ever needed much more than some patient persistence with respectable boundaries in a quiet and consistent manner.

[@elainelessack]

@spenfor1598: No animal WHATSOEVER deserves a beating! 😠 Your question, "What could a BABY have done to deserve a beating???" concerns me. Do you think beatings are justified if an animal does something bad enough? Please think before you speak! 😢

[@cjdiffin7237]

That person should be in prison for 10 years and pay a fine of $25,000, plus a lifetime ban for all animals. I hope faith gets to have the life she has always deserved. I love you, Faith.

[@margaretfleming3554]

The two sat on the straw should have been prosecuted too. How can you watch that and think it's acceptable and do nothing?!. Absolutely dreadful. Am thrilled the perpetrator was dealt with.

[@deborahskovgaard7179]

Why does the owner just sit and watch. They should be held accountable!

[@Ace-ke7fq]

Apparently whom is the Sister, the beater is her brother Sean McWhinnie from the U.K.

[@GiselaSchlingmann]

@@Ace-ke7fq Thanks for informing the YT-community - but I think it is useless.

[@RS-nr6zc]

These people should be six feet under! 😡😡😡That's the only punishment that should have been given. 🤬🤬🤬

[@LindaG858]

Was one of those women the owner? She & the “beater” both need to be fined & jailed.

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

Exactly 👍

[@getAlife666]

How many others had they done this too 🤔 can't believe them two women are just sat there while the poor foul is clearly being beaten. Disgusting all three should be named and shamed . And just my view beaten the same way.

[@Ace-ke7fq]

the beater was Sean McWhinnie is all it said, not the owners name though..

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

I agree with you 👍 💯

[@petradietl1568]

Das ist einfach nur krank!!! 😠😠😠😠 Vielen Dank für die Rettung dieses wundervollen Fohlens!! ❤❤❤

[@stevegreat7193]

A suspended sentence is no sentence.

[@na-ok7gv]

There's alot of sick people in this world and this is two of them. Prayers for Faith's recovery and a loving home. The justice system needs an overhaul on animal abuse cases.

[@TheFallenaynjel]

This was extremely hard to watch, I can't comprehend how anyone could hurt an innocent animal over human error & lack of knowledge. They should all be in prison for 2-5 years & lifetime animal ownership ban for all. Thank you for saving Faith and protecting her when her owners failed her. I hope she's young enough to fully recover from this horrible attack.

[@gardengnome132]

My take? That court sentence was basically saying they don't mind people beating animals. I've always felt that monsters who abuse others should receive the same treatment they inflict on their helpless victims. That, to me, would be justice. That sick human being should be beaten with a halter for 45 minutes. Then he might think twice before doing that to another living being. As it stands now, he can continue to inflict pain and suffering with no real penalty. SAD.

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

Very sad 😔

[@evalouise1693]

Why did they suspend the sentence if that was a human beating another human they would be in jail for a long time it's so frustrating that they think animals don't deserve the same justice if anything they deserve more we choose them they don't choose us therefore we must protect them at all costs! Those people make me sick they shouldn't have blurred her face out either

[@kathyshea2444]

Life in solitary confinement

[@teresasmith8946]

I do not even want to comment on those wretched individuals, I believe they will get all they deserve going forward in life. Beautiful Faith she will be a lovely spokeshorse for animals rights. God bless you all that are working with her and showing her kindness and gentleness. She is stunning.

[@jometcalf1357]

Ignorance on how to treat any animal is no excuse to beat her in that way?! They should be BAND from ANY animal ownership FULL STOP. Thank God for ALL the rescue centres that take these poor babies in and care for them.🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@judymckay3503]

Oh my God , that owner should have the same treatment as he gave that poor horse, and in prison. I hope that people know never to sell him any kind of animal. Not even a bee. Thank you for taking care of her. She is absolutely beautiful ❤

[@enigmadrath1780]

Unless the sentence involves him getting lashed too, then no, it's not strong enough.

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

I agree with you 👍 💯

[@darlenemckay265]

Poor baby! Its amazing ahe trusts any human!

[@jeannerogers7085]

She came around very nicely with the good gals at WHF.

[@danielacasadei8289]

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[@shermoore1693]

I refuse to watch this video. The title and few seconds of film seen, make it very clear that whoever that man is he should be jailed for life. He is a danger to all living beings and the public should be protected. Therefore: Life in prison for this piece of scum. And I hope the foal will find a truly patient and loving person to help him /her get over the trauma.

[@ninalong6710]

Anyone who could do that to an animal would do worse to a human.

[@shooster5884]

Watch just the end of the video and you will see the foal happy and safe..

[@katekane-laborde6153]

I hope that every single person involved with this (including the ones standing by) is prosecuted to the fullest!! That just makes me want to throw up.

[@sebastiankiekow9448]

Thank you for saving her. Both women who sat and watched as well as the lowlife in the stall should be contained in a small area and treated in the same manner as faith was treated. That baby had no idea why she was being attacked

[@ChloeJoness21]

I hate that 😢 That poor little foal :( I am happy though! Because your amazing team now has her!! 🎉 You guys make everything so much better! ❤

[@sandyfarley260]

Having been around horses most of my life, I have seen this horse breaking method, unfortunately, many times! The theory, if there actually is one, is to break the horses spirit and make them fear you! According to these proponents, the horse will be afraid not to do your will. However the cruelty is unbelievable! One man I knew would frequently put his barrel racing horse through this torture, and on one occasion blinded the horse in one eye! This has been many years ago, but I hope the karma this man received was twice as horrible as that he subjected his horses to!

[@heatherjohn2047]

Thank God you guys saved that sweet baby 💕❤

[@kathyshea2444]

I am so upset I can barely keep my composure.those cold hearted, evil abusers ,need to be taught a lesson .I hope karma comes back to them 10 fold!!!!!!!

[@gemm4793]

Faith is extremely beautiful and those individuals who hurt her are pure evil and that includes the so called owner. The sentencing should have been far higher.

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

I agree 👍

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

I agree, someone was beating a BABY. I have watched Barry Hook for horse training and those New Forest ponies are wonderful little animals. Glad you all were able to work with her on healing her of the trauma.

[@robingoffinet3251]

This sentencing was not stern enough. Real prison time is what they need!!!!k

[@ninakrzyzanskinaturfotografie]

Thank you for saving her! She ist absolutely beautiful! I am absolutely shocked, that an owner tolerates this torture! Makes me speechless.

[@karenhughes3150]

Its so sad 😭 I can’t help but cry at the sight of this !!!

[@patriciakunz1198]

I agree that this was absolutely awful. This man and the owner need to have lessons on how to treat animals - under strict supervision - muck out stalls - in addition to the sentences received. I hope Faith not only gains faith in humans again but also finds a wonderful home where the memory of her beating will probably still be in her mind but she knows she is safe now for the rest of her life. A beautiful little pony.

[@deniseemede5458]

Can't believe those people just sat there and watched this horrible cruelty. Jail is to good for these sub humans. Thank God you saved her.

[@sallyabraham8620]

What a absolutely horrible man he should serve more than 5 months and not suspended either he should be inside now

[@joycehendry3595]

If someone had done that to any of my aimals I would be on a murder charge They ALL need to be fined, in jail and banned from been near ANY animal forever

[@shroomyk]

What happened to that baby was awful. It gives me great hope though to see her just hanging out with you in the stall without fear and allowing to be touched gently.

[@thejaxter6384]

That was so hard to watch. I had to look away. 😢 That beautiful baby was subjected to horrific violence. Thank God there are so many kind people in this world.

[@bjs4291]

The sentence is far too lenient. The guy should be put in prison immediately upon conviction, banned from ever owning any animal, and community service after release. The owner should never be allowed to own any animal and should be doing months of community service at animal rescue facilities under strict supervision.🤬

[@ES-pc8kf]

She is so beautiful and I am so sorry any human would traumatize her so badly.

[@medic1627]

Why attack the foal, what had it done to them? Sentence given should have been a custodial sentence.

[@maryc6423]

I’m so glad there was footage, what is wrong with them? Hopefully there will be something done, too, regarding the horse slaughter industry. Why does the industry still exist? Horse owners need to do better by what they claim to love.

[@bevm1938]

That reduced me to tears, poor sweet baby. How can that ever be a way to train any animal. The guy and the 2 watching i wouldnt call human. I would be locking them all up im afraid 😢

[@GiselaSchlingmann]

"........train......f?" Probably these three monsters haven`t had any horse training at all !

[@BarbaraJones-k3b]

Shocking, all of it, beautiful little Faith, how could they sit and watch that. Made me cry 😢

[@warrenprovost8625]

What the hell is wrong with some people. How the owner could just sit there watching. Good Rescue. 🇬🇧👍

[@paularicciuto6985]

Everyone is disgusting that was doing and watching this horrific act! There is No way in hell I’d ever watch or witness this! He’d be whipping me before I’d let him hit her …they were all monsters…what a beauty she was Justly terrified! Thank you for saving her ❤❤❤

[@sueb3581]

I’m sick and tired of people thinking it’s ok to abuse any animals it’s absolutely disgusting

[@1jazzyphae]

Animals and kids really get the worst in life. So beyond sickening and the disciplinary actions aren't ever good enough

[@cutiesusieq7413]

She is soo beautiful! She shouldn’t be abused like this ever!

[@tessjones5987]

Such a strange scenario. The owner was watching? This world is so sick. Thank you for recueing Faith. She is so bonded to you. She trusts you. That speaks to your Beautiful Energy.

[@maggiemcc]

Omg poor Faith im glad you have now saved her and gained her trust ❤️

[@stellangios]

The foal's owner allowed this? And it was only found out and reported b/c of the CCTV? (I assume that whoever saw this CCTV and reported it would have, if they'd been there, STOPPED it. I would've called the police, have twice done over dogs being beaten.) So I wonder how many other foals and horses has this man attacked before. Where there weren't cameras and anyone around who cared enough. This owner seemed to think this was "training" the way she sat there nervously allowing it. Makes me think this guy had a rep for working with horses and has likely hurt more, but w/o footage only the (liable) owners probably would know. Good to see the foal is doing well, though the way she looks around with those whale eyes...probably going to have lifelong issues because of this abuse. It's a damn shame that STILL so many people in the horse world believe abusive "breaking" is better than gentle handling that, in reality, is much easier, safer and produces FAR better results.

[@PA-ek3ul]

This happens everyday by those who "love" and own horses .

[@bettyhappschatt3467]

I would suggest prison time and payment towards the rehabilitation of Faith. I am so happy Faith is safe and looks like she is enjoying her life even if she can never forget what happened to her.

[@angelawinter3468]

Thankyou so much for rescuing this poor baby

[@jemmalouisebennett610]

So sad hope she finds a good loving forever home soon and every rescue horse

[@njz1952]

Suspended sentence is a horrible miscarriage of justice. Both of them should be in jail. I am surprised that the poor horse ever responded to anyone again. Thanks to all who helped to make him more comfortable. You could see his eyes following the woman as she moved. Just so sad.

[@UrLocalEquestrian.]

thank you for bringing Faith to a safe place. that man had no right to do what he did on that poor foal :(

[@jerig2820]

If I understand correctly, that monster who beat the foal was given an order of a lifetime ban on owning a horse. But, he's still free to work with them??? He didn't own this foal so, how does that sentence affect him??? 45 minutes of him beating this poor baby must've felt much, much longer, for the baby!

[@MaryMaguire01]

So glad you were able to get her out of that hell hole. Both owner and trainer should have faced jail time. The trainer especially anyone that can do that to an animal is also a thrreat to people as well.

[@vickiherring5422]

I sure hope the man that was abusing her has gone to prison. This person does not deserve to be around any animal. THIS WAS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

[@wakingohiomama9110]

God bless this baby. This asshole would beat a toddler if he would beat her. I love that you named her Faith and that she's so young. I love her and would adopt her right now.

[@lunalupus63]

That was hard to watch, poor baby. What on earth goes through people's minds to subject another living creature to such treatment?? The sentence definitely is NOT strong enough. Lifetime ban, yes, which the owner should have as well. But 5 months, and suspended at that?! Honestly, why bother? It should be years, not months and make them serve it. But thank you, WHW, for rescuing this precious love, and all the love and care you're giving to Faith, so heartwarming seeing her with those she trusts 🙏❤🐴❤

[@traceywilliamson7992]

Congratulations horse world…..For all your hard work! She looks so happy. Some people really should not be near any animals.

[@gemm4793]

Or a child/children!

[@CATSFOREVER308]

The sentence is a joke,unless these abusers are given stiff punishment,people will continue to abuse animals.What does it take for the judicial system to understand that?😡

[@jeriforga1483]

That owner makes me just as sick as that man

[@ingridvpolor6383]

Beautiful colt thanks for the rescue👍

[@thisirishcobcan]

Just why? Why do people do this!! Horses need POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT and a FRIENDLY LEADER. Stop with all this disgusting abuse of horses.