Profit instead of care

These are the nasty tricks of the “horse mafia”

These ponies were also abused for profit.(Bild: Purzel und Vicky)

Unfortunately, when horse owners look for new places for their animals, they often end up in hell instead of horse heaven. The reason for this is a "horse mafia" that uses nasty tricks to make money off the backs of the animals. The "Krone" spoke to an expert.

The reports of animal cruelty and child neglect in Eastern Styria - as we reported - have caused bewilderment in Styria. A horse that was supposedly handed over to loving new hands by its owner was also affected.