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Judge Permits Release of Horses From Labrador Hill Equine Sanctuary

A New Jersey Superior Court Judge has signed an order allowing for the release of horses presently located at the Labrador Hill Equine Sanctuary in Waterford Township.

On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, a New Jersey Superior Court Judge signed an order allowing for the release of horses presently located at the Labrador Hill Equine Sanctuary located in Waterford Township.

The Order of Superior Court Judge John T. Kelley, which was signed with the consent of Sarah Rabinowitz, the sanctuary’s operator, allows individuals who can show proof of ownership of any horse at the sanctuary access onto the sanctuary for the purpose of having their horse examined by a licensed veterinarian to perform a Coggins Test.  A Coggins Test is required prior to transporting any livestock within or outside the State of New Jersey.  Once an owner has established ownership and provided proof of a negative Coggins Test, the Order allows the removal of the horse.


Rabinowitz was recently charged with 57 counts of fourth degree Causing Bodily Injury to a Living Animal or Creature by failing to provide the living animal or creature with necessary care. She was also charged with five counts of Animal Cruelty, by failing as the owner or as a person otherwise charged with the care of a living animal or creature, to provide the living animal or creature with necessary care, a disorderly persons offense. She was released pending a future court date.

 

Any owner who seeks to remove a horse from the sanctuary in accordance with this process is asked to contact Investigator Timothy Lyons of the Waterford Township Police Department by e-mail at timothy.lyons@wtpd.org.  The email must include a description of the horse with name and photos if available, the name of the veterinarian who will be performing the Coggins Test, proof of ownership of the horse and contact information include name, address and phone number.

Any questions on this process can be directed to Investigator Timothy Lyons at 856-767-2134 ext. 245.

The Department of Agriculture and law enforcement will continue to monitor this matter.