Shocking Truths About Petit Gamin’s Horse Scandal

The Petit Gamin Equestrian Center, operated by Global Equestrian Ltd and affiliated with businessman Jean-Michel Lee Shim, has come under intense scrutiny from authorities in recent weeks. This scrutiny culminated in an inspection conducted on Monday afternoon, December 23, by Joanna Bérenger, Junior Minister for the Environment, and Fabrice David, Junior Minister for Agro-industry, which revealed a number of concerning irregularities.

During their visit, Bérenger highlighted several significant violations, including illegal constructions and non-compliant facilities.

She noted that the Pamplemousses District Council had previously issued a “compliance notice” due to the presence of unauthorized constructions at the site.

Among the illegal structures identified are an incinerator and dormitories.

Bérenger also raised alarms about the implications of these installations for public health and requested further clarification regarding the incinerator’s use, particularly in relation to the euthanasia of horses.

“We have requested information about the euthanasia of the last four horses over the past month, but we have not yet received a response,” Bérenger stated.

“We are concerned about the number of euthanasia that could necessitate an incinerator on the premises.”

Fabrice David expressed serious concerns regarding the veterinary oversight at the equestrian center.

He mentioned that it had come to light that horses had been buried on-site in the middle of the race track, prompting questions about the protocols that had been followed.

He emphasized the need for the Ministry of Agro-industry to reevaluate its collaboration with the Horse Racing Division (HRD), noting that veterinary control has been largely neglected by the ministry’s veterinary services.

“There is a significant gap in regulatory oversight at this center,” David remarked. “We need to ensure proper protocols are in place to protect the welfare of these animals.”

Furthermore, David pointed out a lack of transparency within the Horse Racing Division, which operates under the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) and is overseen by the Ministry of Finance.

He asserted that the move of the GRA under the purview of the Prime Minister’s Office would improve transparency in the collaboration between these entities.

“Transparency is both a right and a duty,” he asserted. “We will work to dismantle barriers and enhance public access to information to ensure that the public is better informed.”

Bérenger also revealed that the Ministry of the Environment had received correspondence from Global Equestrian Ltd confirming that the incinerator had been used for the cremation of horses.

“They have done this around twenty times in the past two years, which is quite alarming, and they have admitted that they did not have a permit to operate the incinerator,” she stated.

The situation at Petit Gamin Equestrian Center raises critical questions about animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and the adequacy of oversight in the equestrian industry.

Authorities will likely continue to investigate these issues to ensure the safety and proper treatment of the animals involved.

Source: Defi Media