12 animals removed from Candia farm

Hooksett Editor — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:14:00 GMT

BY GRETYL MACALASTER

Twelve horses were seized from a property in town on Monday, March 9, over concerns about shelter and welfare, according to police.

Charges are yet to be filed and the investigation is ongoing. Brian Travis, of 456 Critchett Road, said the Arabian horses, owned by his wife, Heidi Fredrick, were seized from his horse farm.

He said the horses are perfectly healthy and alleged they were taken because of a dispute with Steve Sprowl of the NHSPCA.

Two veterinarians from the New Hampshire Society for the Protection of Animals were on scene, but NHSPCA director Lisa Dennison referred any questions to the Candia police department.

Police Chief Mike McGillen said he could not comment further as the investigation is ongoing.

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12 animals removed from Candia farm