The operator of a Jersey equestrian centre which recently had its horses and other animals seized has been ordered to pay more than £1,200 following a judgment in the Petty Debts Court.
Le Tacheron Limited brought a claim against Elenor Schofield, trading as Happy Hooves, relating to unpaid accounts.
In a judgment handed down on 4 February, the court ordered Ms Schofield to pay £1,264 in respect of three outstanding accounts dated June and September 2024, along with statutory interest and fixed costs.
The court also authorised enforcement action, including the arrest and sale of personal property – subject to court permission – and the arrest of wages at the standard rate of £80 per week.
Ms Schofield did not appear at the hearing.
The ruling comes following the seizure of more than a dozen animals from the Five Oaks-based Happy Hooves site.
Twelve horses, along with goats, poultry and guinea pigs, were removed by the States Vet working with the Viscount and placed into private care across the Island.
Customers were informed shortly beforehand that the business would cease trading, with a message citing debts as the reason.
A £20,000 fundraiser has since been launched to support the animals’ ongoing care, with more than £5,000 raised so far.
