Horses need rescuing… from this horrifying Toronto rescuer
Guest host David Menzies questions “Above the Stars Equine Rescue” operator Stephanie Redlick — charged under Ontario’s animal welfare laws and facing criminal fraud/theft allegations
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Article by Rebel News staff
Animal cruelty is equal parts disturbing, gross, and downright maddening — and tonight’s story is a bizarre saga in Ontario’s horse world.
Stephanie Redlick is a North York/Toronto-area resident who is reportedly connected to Above the Stars Equine Rescue, and a figure many in the equine community have been warning about for months.
Redlick has been charged with 13 offences under Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, and police have also laid criminal charges alleging fraud and theft connected to a livestock matter.
There are serious claims being made by critics and horse advocates — allegations that horses under Redlick’s stewardship have been kept in appalling conditions, with suffering and death as the outcome. So, how can someone facing such serious allegations still be in a position to acquire more animals?
In this scenario, Rebel News journalists often reach out to a party to get their side of the story. Sometimes we're ignored, sometimes we have to get creative about how to reach them. But here comes the twist: Rebel News didn’t ambush Redlick on a sidewalk — her side reached out to us.
So David spoke with her, put the allegations plainly, and let viewers judge her answers for themselves.
Because whatever the courts ultimately decide, one thing is clear: if the system can’t prevent more animals from being put at risk, the system is broken.
COMMENTS
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Fran g commented 2026-01-25 15:18:54 -0500Deport her and her family. End of problems for them poor horses. Shame on her, but being a phycopath she has no soul. -
Anthony Salotti commented 2026-01-24 08:04:29 -0500Charge her , this is very sad .
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Paul Scofield commented 2026-01-24 08:02:42 -0500Mr. Wrenshall is exactly on target. Well done, sir.
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Peter Wrenshall commented 2026-01-23 23:24:20 -0500What is remarkable is Stephanie Redlick’s glibness in her responses to David Menzies’ questions, even in the face of the most incriminating facts he confronted her with. Also notable is her persecution complex and repeated blame-shifting. It has been noted by some authors that these are classic traits among sociopaths.
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Paul Scofield commented 2026-01-23 22:48:43 -0500About halfway through her very slick rap I got the feeling that she doth dissemble too much. Trying to prove Mr. Lincoln wrong in his assessment about fooling all people all of the time, I suppose.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2026-01-23 20:44:36 -0500I wouldn’t trust Stephanie to look after a pet rock. If she was a genuine caretaker of horses, why are there so many angry people? People are bound to disagree but so many people? That makes me wonder. Let’s hope this woman is found guilty of any of these crimes and put away for a long time.
