A Portland horse trainer accused of taking her so-called “vaquero” style to an extreme and allegedly abusing multiple horses appeared in court in Middletown on Thursday, drawing a crowd of peaceful protestors to the courtroom to advocate for animal rights.
Alexis Wall of East Hampton is accused of using inhumane methods while working as a horse trainer at White Birch Farm in Portland, Connecticut, according to a warrant.
Penny and Wayne Fairbanks, who have been in possession of three cats from Old Lyme Animal Control for more than two months, said a state marshal came to