Chief Stipe Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Mmmm a rumour is circulating about a Trainer based at Woodend. I've been sent the identity of who is the subject of the rumour but won't be publishing it. Of course Archie Butterfly @Archie Butterfly is in boots and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 Horse trainer and driver allegedly sexually abused young woman Blair Ensor15:56, May 20 2022 ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF A horse trainer and a driver are due to appear in court next week facing sex charges. (File photo) A horse trainer and a driver allegedly sexually abused a woman during last year's New Zealand Cup and Show week in Canterbury. It comes as a police officer says more needs to be done to stop a small group of trainers from exploiting a power imbalance that exists in the industry. A 25-year-old trainer has been charged with indecent assault and aggravated assault, while a 29-year-old driver has been charged with indecent assault. It’s understood the charges relate to an incident that happened at a private training stables in November last year. Detective Sergeant Daniel Isherwood said the two men were arrested this week and would appear in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday. He declined to comment further about the case while it was before the courts. However, speaking generally, Isherwood said it was clear from his inquiries and observations that the harness racing industry had a problem it needed to address. “A lack of employment contracts, coupled with young women who are motivated to progress their careers has unfortunately created an environment a small number of trainers have chosen to exploit. “Trainers are in a position of power and really need to take a hard look at what they are doing to ensure a safe work place.” Harness Racing New Zealand chief executive Gary Woodham could not be reached for comment. nken crash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Horse trainer and driver allegedly sexually abused young woman Blair Ensor15:56, May 20 2022 ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF A horse trainer and a driver are due to appear in court next week facing sex charges. (File photo) A horse trainer and a driver allegedly sexually abused a woman during last year's New Zealand Cup and Show week in Canterbury. It comes as a police officer says more needs to be done to stop a small group of trainers from exploiting a power imbalance that exists in the industry. A 25-year-old trainer has been charged with indecent assault and aggravated assault, while a 29-year-old driver has been charged with indecent assault. It’s understood the charges relate to an incident that happened at a private training stables in November last year. Detective Sergeant Daniel Isherwood said the two men were arrested this week and would appear in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday. He declined to comment further about the case while it was before the courts. However, speaking generally, Isherwood said it was clear from his inquiries and observations that the harness racing industry had a problem it needed to address. “A lack of employment contracts, coupled with young women who are motivated to progress their careers has unfortunately created an environment a small number of trainers have chosen to exploit. “Trainers are in a position of power and really need to take a hard look at what they are doing to ensure a safe work place.” Harness Racing New Zealand chief executive Gary Woodham could not be reached for comment. nken crash A 25yo trainer? One can only guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 Doesn't this have an INCA modus operandi feel about it? Retired ex-cop "Bob" still trying to score a goal directly related to his new job, pursues every avenue to get "something". Lo and behold 6 months after an alleged offence occurs charges arise unrelated to "Bob's" job. Just so happens to coincide with belated progress on another matter. Inspector Dan at the "real cops" then makes an ill advised political statement to the media. Was it Inspector Dan's role to comment on employment contracts? What does that have to do with the charges laid? Is that observation by Inspector Dan really a HRNZ problem? Is Dan applying for a RIB job? Are we seeing the RIB under its new ex-cop leadership venturing too far into industry policy matters instead of resolving its own staffing issues and focusing on what they are tasked to do? Meanwhile we will see again the chorus of the disgruntled chirping away behind private social media walls and feeding the journalists. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongOwner Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 The righteous cop statement, taking the moral high ground, is way outside the RIU and NZPolice terms of reference . Maybe they should look at the Police Club/Bar, every law office , Govt Dept which I understand Treasury is famous for etc and stop this anti harness racing crusade . If there is something fine charge them but the speech from the Altar is an over reach and not necessary. RIU and police is not the moral compass for the sport. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Horse trainer who allegedly sexually abused a young woman appears in court 25/05/2022 A 25-year-old horse trainer and a 29-year-old driver appeared in court on Wednesday jointly charged with the indecent assault of a young woman during New Zealand Cup and Show week in November. Horse trainer who allegedly sexually abused a young woman appears in court A horse trainer who allegedly sexually abused a woman during last year's New Zealand Cup and Show week in Canterbury will keep his name secret for now. The 25-year-old appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday charged with indecently assaulting a young woman. He is jointly charged with a 29-year-old harness racing driver. The 25-year-old faces six charges: aggravated assault, assault, dishonestly acquiring a vehicle, and three counts of indecent assault. It is understood the charges relate to an incident that happened at a private training stables in November last year. The 25-year-old’s duty lawyer, Sabrina Forrester, requested interim name suppression and a three-week remand so the man could seek his own private representation. Police opposed name suppression. Judge Brian Callaghan granted interim name suppression and remanded the man on bail to June 15. The horse trainer’s bail conditions included that he must not contact any witnesses outside work hours or discuss the case with them at any time. The 29-year-old man has had his case transferred to the Invercargill District Court. A police officer earlier said more needed to be done to stop a small group of trainers from exploiting a power imbalance that existed in the industry. Speaking generally, Detective Sergeant Daniel Isherwood said it was clear from his inquiries and observations that the harness racing industry had a problem it needed to address. “A lack of employment contracts, coupled with young women who are motivated to progress their careers has unfortunately created an environment a small number of trainers have chosen to exploit. “Trainers are in a position of power and really need to take a hard look at what they are doing to ensure a safe workplace.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Well it doesn't take a Private Detective to join the dots. No names please posters. Some protagonists are calling for those involved to be stood down immediately. HRNZ will be hesitant to do that given the precedent set during the INCA debacle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Well it doesn't take a Private Detective to join the dots. No names please posters. Some protagonists are calling for those involved to be stood down immediately. HRNZ will be hesitant to do that given the precedent set during the INCA debacle. My immediate response is to feel some sympathy for those drivers/ trainers etc who are not involved in any way, but who get tarred with the same brush. Must be hard for them and their families. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 26 minutes ago, Ludwig said: My immediate response is to feel some sympathy for those drivers/ trainers etc who are not involved in any way, but who get tarred with the same brush. Must be hard for them and their families. I doubt that that is a problem for those that haven't been charged. I'm sure the jungle drums have done their work within the industry and the wider community in the locations named. It just has that INCA stink about it where the modus operandi is "if we (RIB) can't get you on what we are are tasked with policing then we'll get you some other way". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 29 minutes ago, Ludwig said: My immediate response is to feel some sympathy for those drivers/ trainers etc who are not involved in any way, but who get tarred with the same brush. Must be hard for them and their families. And obviously, I hope the victim in this case in being supported and cared for. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Personally believe the comment from the Detective Sergeant is such a stupid comment! “Trainers are in a position of power and really need to take a hard look at what they are doing to ensure a safe workplace” Where on earth did this BS come from???? What has this specifically got to do with harness trainers??? How have they got all this power over employees any different to other vocations????? This seems to be an isolated case as I havent heard of all these harness trainers taking advantage sexually of its employees before??? Harness once again is being victimised in the media and it is high time that the participants stand up to these bullies. No I do not condone any ill doing, but FFS this Detective Sergeant should not be spurting out BS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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