After months of negative publicity surrounding Domino Effect ranch in Weeki Wachee, Florida, Robert and Dinnelle Ashcraft have implemented a new strategy for their horse business. They are now operating at the same location with an additional name, RDA Equine Services.
The addition of RDA Equine Services to Domino Effect Rescue Ranch, came after WTSP Channel 10 News aired
a report in April. It said that said Robert Ashcraft “lied” on his
Florida application for fundraising, which lead to the Domino Effect
license being revoked. It was later reinstated when Mrs. Ashcraft
reapplied in her own name, and truthfully reported that her husband was a
convicted felon.
Under the terms of Robert Ashcraft’s agreement with
the State of Florida, he was forbidden to handle money on behalf of
Domino Effect ranch, a non-profit organization. So Mrs. Ashcraft set up
RDA Equine Services in her name, as a for-profit company.
RDA Equine Services is titled with the initials of Mrs. Ashcraft’s husband, Robert Delany Ashcraft.
According to the Domino Effect Facebook page, “RDA
Equines Services is off again to pick up horses today in Polk City,
Florida transporting them to their new homes in Deland, Florida."
"Profit or Nonprofit ~ ALL funds go towards caring for the animals here at the Domino Effect Rescue Ranch!!!” Domino Effect added.
"Profit or Nonprofit ~ ALL funds go towards caring for the animals here at the Domino Effect Rescue Ranch!!!” Domino Effect added.
RDA Equine Services is now operating on behalf of Domino Effect ranch with Robert Ashcraft as its only employee.
Watch the WTSP TV Channel 10 video on Domino Effect Rescue Ranch, "Horse charity trouble"
Related reports:
- Domino Effect Rescue Ranch shut down to avoid state criminal charges
- Domino Effect ranch: Florida DCS gives convicted felon a fundraising license
- Domino Effect Ranch has license revoked by Florida DOA
- Brooksville, Florida Animal Control too busy killing animals to talk to people who want to adopt
Originally published: Tampa Animal Welfare Examiner
