Horses need rescuing… from this horrifying Toronto rescuer

What this episode covers

Animal cruelty is equal parts disturbing, gross, and downright maddening — and tonight’s story is a bizarre saga in Ontario’s horse world. Stephanie Redlick is a North York/Toronto-area resident who is reportedly connected to Above the Stars Equine Rescue, and a figure many in the equine community have been warning about for months. Redlick has been charged with 13 offences under Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, and police have also laid criminal charges alleging fraud and theft connected to a livestock matter. There are serious claims being made by critics and horse advocates — allegations that horses under Redlick’s stewardship have been kept in appalling conditions, with suffering and death as the outcome. So, how can someone facing such serious allegations still be in a position to acquire more animals? In this scenario, Rebel News journalists often reach out to a party to get their side of the story. Sometimes we're ignored, sometimes we havbe to get creative about how to reach them. But here comes the twist: Rebel News didn’t ambush Redlick on a sidewalk — her side reached out to us. So David spoke with her, put the allegations plainly, and let viewers judge her answers for themselves. Because whatever the courts ultimately decide, one thing is clear: if the system can’t prevent more animals from being put at risk, the system is broken. The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com Support Rebel News Podcast