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Jun 20, 2012

Domino Effect ranch now operating as RDA Equine Services


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.

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"

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 Originally published: Tampa Animal Welfare Examiner
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Apr 27, 2012

Video: WTSP TV cameras expose Florida horse rescue with animal cruelty complaints

TAMPA- WTSP Channel 10 News aired a Special Report on Thursday night that placed an unfavorable light on the Domino Effect Rescue Ranch in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Within minutes of the broadcast, the owners of Domino Effect, Bob and Dinnelle Ashcraft, began posting threats against Emmy Award winning reporter, Mike Deeson, for "broadcast lies," and threatened him. "You will be held accountable for these lies," Domino Effect said.

The WTSP News Special Report focused on complaints of animal cruelty at Domino Effect Ranch, the underfeeding of 'rescued' horses, and Ashcraft's charity fundraising license, which was revoked by the State of Florida in January after it was discovered that Ashcraft "lied on his application."

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Apr 12, 2012

Florida Domino Effect ranch banned from soliciting FREE horse donations

Domino Effect Rescue Ranch is no longer allowed to ask people to donate free horses or any other donation. The ranch has been under scrutiny since last November, when a blindfolded horse bound for the Domino Effect ranch was severely injured.

Under a signed agreement with the State of Florida, the Domino Effect Rescue Ranch has agreed to stop soliciting for donations in exchange for avoiding criminal charges from the Florida State Attorney's Office.

Robert Ashcraft, the owner of Domino Effect Rescue Ranch, failed to report his recent felony convictions on his Department of Agriculture application to solicit donations. Convicted felons are not permitted to solicit in the State of Florida.

Ashcraft is allowed to continue operating as a horse dealer, but must do so only with his own money.

According to the Settlement Agreement signed by Ashcraft, failure to comply will result in the State of Florida, "imposing the maximum penalties authorized by Florida Law, and may seek additional remedies in court." (see photo)

 

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Mar 27, 2012

Hernando Co Animal control responds to Domino Effect ranch conflict of interest

On Monday, a photo of Hernando County Animal Services Officer, Terri Blake was published on the Domino Effect ranch website. It was in response to a series of complaints and published reports of alleged wrong-doing at Domino Effect ranch, beginning in November 2011.

Below are the emails that followed. They have not been edited and are being published for information purposes as a matter of public record.

From: Maryann Tobin
To: Liana Teague, Manager, Hernando County Animal Services
March 26, 2012

Lianna,

Would you like to officially comment on the photo of your Animal Services officer, Terri, hand delivering public records /emails to Robert Ashcraft at Domino Effect on March 26, 2012?

Since requests for public records must be picked up by those who request them, I welcome your official statement on why they were personally delivered.

Please feel free to add your remarks on how the photograph of Terri and Mr. Ashcraft holding papers in his hand should by no means be considered any indication of a conflict of interest between Domino Effect and Hernando County Animal Services.

Thank you.



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Domino Effect "Terri come to see us today to hand-deliver more harrassing e-mails towards us. DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA!!!"


The official reply from Hernando County Animal Services follows:

Liana Teague lteague@co.hernando.fl.us
4:24 PM (2 hours ago)

to me, Mike
Officer Blake visited Domino Effect to conduct an inspection pursuant to another complaint that was received.   While she was there she did provide a copy of the public record emails which were requested by Domino Effect.  We do not make special trips just to deliver public records documents. In fact, Domino Effect came in and picked up their last public records request.  This is not a conflict of interest.   Domino Effect has also been inspected by the Department of Agriculture and the Sheriff’s Department with the same findings made by Hernando County Animal Services.

Thank you, Liana

Liana Teague, Manager
Code & Animal Services
19450 Oliver Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-5062
ac@hernandocounty.us


In response, the following email was sent to Hernando County Animal Services
on March 27, 2012, from Maryann Tobin

Liana,

Thanks for getting back to me. If you don't mind, please clarify your statement, and if you don't mind, please answer some addition questions, which I have listed below.

Why would office Blake be conducting an inspection at Domino Effect out of uniform?

Where is the report for the inspection you said she was conducting? Do I have to make a formal public records request for it?

Why would an Animal Services Officer, whose salary is paid by taxpayers, personally hand deliver emails to Mr. Ashcraft under any circumstances?

Can you name anyone else you have also extended this type of personal service to?

If I order public records from your office, will you also have an officer hand deliver them to me?

Were these emails part of the original request that included conversations between myself and you/HCAS, or have personal email complaints from customers and others also been given to Ashcraft whether he requested them or not?

Has Ashcraft made additional public records requests?


Additional important questions:
Domino Effect has had their solicitation license revoked because Ashcraft lied on the State of Florida application, which is a crime. Has any action been taken on that? Or will he be allowed to break the law without fines or any sort of penalty?

If Ashcraft faces no consequences for lying on his Florida solicitation license, please state why such exceptions have been granted.

According to blog and Facebook statements by Mrs. Ashcraft, Domino Effect has applied for another license under a different name. If the state grants such a license knowing that Mr. Ashcraft is still associated with Domino Effect, please state why you would not consider that money laundering, since solicited funds would simply be coming in through a different name, but still end up at Domino Effect.
In your initial inspection report on Domino Effect, there were violations found that included horses being sold and transported without coggins. Please explain why Domino Effect paid no fines, but was instead granted several weeks to obtain the necessary documents.

Is this common practice for HCAS and Dept. of Agriculture to grant exceptions and/or extensions for violations? If So, can you name other rescues that have also been granted exceptions to Florida law with regard to transporting and selling  horses without a coggins?

You official replies to theses questions would alleviate all basis for presumptions or accusations of inaccurate information. All I am interested in are the facts.

Since I realize you may be giving this email to Mr. Ashcraft for him to publish it on his blog, I see no reason for me to not to make it public.

You may answer all the questions, some of the questions, or none of the questions. Your replies, or absence of replies will be noted and may be published in a news report.

If you think any of the questions are unfair, please feel free to say why you think that is the case.

Thank you for your cooperation in providing the facts regarding Domino Effect ranch in Weeki Wachee, Florida.






The response of Hernando County Animal Services will be published if and when a reply is received.

Related articles:

Domino Effect Ranch has license revoked by Florida DOA

Domino Effect ranch: An email horror story of horse abuse

How to choose a legitimate horse rescue

Domino Effect Ranch horse repo stopped by police

 

 

 

 





 
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Mar 20, 2012

Domino Effect Ranch has license revoked by State of Florida




Robert Ashcraft and Dinnelle Ashcraft, the owners of Domino Effect Ranch, submitted an application to solicit funds on December 12, 2011with the Florida Division of Consumer Services. The application was initially granted on December 31, 2011, but has now been revoked. 

When the Ashcraft's filled out the State application for Domino Effect Ranch, they entered false information.
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Domino Effect ranch spreads hate, blocks comments from Maryann Tobin

How to choose a legitimate horse rescue

 

As with any business, there are some signs of reputation and quality care that are easy to see, while others may require some research on your part.
When it comes to adopting an animal you hope to spend many happy, healthy years with, a little extra time spend in the beginning,may spare you years of future regret and unnecessary expense.

 


UPDATE:
Domino Effect Ranch has license revoked by Florida DOA





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Mar 19, 2012

Domino Effect ranch spins desperate tale of falsehoods

The emails contain claims of alleged misrepresentation regarding horses being sold from the ranch. I have also been sent dozens of photos that show horses at Domino Effect ranch deteriorating over time from underfeeding. I have taken these people at their word since they are sharing their own, first-hand experiences. Domino Effect has declined to provide an official comment thus far.
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Mar 5, 2012

Domino Effect ranch offered opportunity to reply to allegations against them

Domino Effect ranch in Weeki Wachee, Florida has been the subject of controversy since November 9, 2011, when a video  surfaced on Facebook. It depicted a horse that was badly injured after being blindfolded after refusing to load into a trailer bound for Domino Effect ranch.

Domino Effect ranch: An email horror story of horse abuse

How to choose a legitimate horse rescue

Domino Effect Ranch horse repo stopped by police

Florida animal abuse: Hernando Co challenged to change laws: Transcript

Florida man in bloody horse tragedy has criminal history

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