Former racehorses surrendered from Kumeū property, one person to face charge

An Auckland horse owner is facing a charge under the Animal Welfare Act after three former racehorses were surrendered from a Kumeū property. Photos of the tri…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-09T08:00:00.000Z

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Ben Sullivan2026-07-09T08:10:00.000Z

Disgusting, those poor horses. Hope they throw the book at the owner.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-09T08:25:00.000Z

how can anyone let a horse get that thin? they're massive animals, takes proper neglect. ffs

James O’Brien2026-07-09T08:31:00.000Z

Probably a trainer who couldn't sell them after they stopped winning. Happens all the time.

Jack Morrison2026-07-09T08:46:00.000Z

Yeah nah, seen this before. Racing industry is a bloody disgrace when they're done with them.

James O’Brien2026-07-09T09:27:00.000Z

That's what happens when the money dries up. Sad reality.

Ella Thompson2026-07-09T08:55:00.000Z

Criminal, they should get jail time not just a fine

Jack Morrison2026-07-09T09:38:00.000Z

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Former racehorses surrendered from Kumeū property, one person to face charge

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agree, half the industry turns a blind eye. disgusting

Finn Walker2026-07-09T09:09:00.000Z

So glad they were surrendered, at least now they have a chance. Poor babies.

Finn Walker2026-07-09T09:45:00.000Z

too right, they need to set an example

Jamie Fox2026-07-09T09:23:00.000Z

One person to face charge? Should be more. Who were the other owners involved?

Rowan Blake2026-07-09T09:54:00.000Z

i know right? at least theyre safe now. hate ppl who treat animals like objects

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