Horse Farm Owner Defends Himself

Owner of Pee Wee Horse Farm under scrunity again following cruelty charges

An Easton horse farm owner is defending himself after coming under scrutiny again.

Paul Vittorio was accused of animal cruelty in December after five horses were seized from the Pee Wee Horse Farm; two dozen others were found in poor health.

Last week state officials found three more horses in need of medical attention. That discovery prevented the case from being dismissed.

One had a cold, another had a bruised eye and a third had a bruised leg, he said.

"The veterinarian checked all three of them," Vittorio added.

The 76-year-old horse farm owner said he treats his animals with respect and gives them plenty of food and water as well as space to move around.

"I'm just trying to prove my innocence the best that I can," he said.

Vittorio showed NBC Connecticut the horses and new shelters he has constructed to comply with the judge's orders.

The horses he showed us looked to be in good health and were in good spirits.

"I've loved horses since I was seven years old," Vittorio said.

He still operates the farm but business has suffered since December.

Vittorio said he has received a lot of support.

"This man does a lot for kids, for the community of Easton, Bridgeport and Fairfield," friend, Tom Milazzo, said.

Vittorio said he has complied fully with the judge's orders.

He will be back in Bridgeport Superior Court on July 12.
 

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