An update on a recent heartbreaking case of animal cruelty in Teton County: A horse was brutally abused—restrained, kicked, beaten, pulled, and whipped—for over 30 minutes despite the horse clearly being in distress. This horrific act was caught on video and reported to law enforcement on October 6, 2024.
? Timeline of Events
? October 6: The incident was reported to county dispatch. However, due to being “overwhelmed with other calls,” law enforcement response was delayed by 48 hours.
? October 8: The alleged abusers, Roger Reiley and Tori Tropf, were arrested. Law enforcement removed one horse from the property but left the other animals behind.
? October 16 – October 21: Horse & Halo and the Idaho Animal Rescue Network are urging law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney to re-evaluate the charges, as they do not reflect the severity of the abuse, and to remove the remaining animals from the alleged abusers’ care.
✊ How You Can Help Push for Justice
? Educate Yourself: Knowledge is power. Review Idaho’s animal protection laws (Title 25, Chapter 35 – Animal Care) to understand the gaps that exist in enforcement and legislation and why cases like this are so urgent.
? Attend Court Hearings: Your presence is powerful. Attend the court hearings for cases CR41-24-1026 (Roger Reiley) and CR41-24-1025 (Tori Tropf) to show your support for holding those responsible accountable. Stay informed by tracking case details through the State of Idaho iCourt Portal: https://icourt.idaho.gov/
?️ Speak Up: If you have any information related to this case or other instances of animal abuse in the past year, please contact the Teton County Sheriff’s Office at 208-776-8200. You may choose to remain anonymous.
? Support the Prosecutor: The prosecutor plays a vital role in pursuing justice. Show your support by writing to the prosecutor’s office or consider getting involved in local government to help create a lasting impact.
? Raise Awareness: Share this information to help drive change. Your voice can help ensure incidents like this are never repeated. Together, we can make a difference.
? Contact your Idaho legislators and BE A VOICE FOR CHANGE in Idaho: https://legislature.idaho.gov/legisla…/contactlegislators/
If you would like to join the advocacy efforts for stronger animal protection laws, please contact:
Phone: 208-505-8772
Email: thehorseandhalo@gmail.com
Phone: 208-352-0620
Email: admin@idahorescue.org
**Credit to Horse and Halo. Originally posted to their Facebook Page on October 22, 2024.
