Jasper County Ga is forcing our Ponies into a new Home

 🐴 What This Court Filing Means — In Plain English

Dennis Horion, founder of Adopt-A-Horse, has filed a motion asking the Jasper County Magistrate Court to either:

✅ 1. Dismiss the citation entirely

Or

📄 2. Order Code Enforcement to hand over all complaint records and delay the hearing until those records are provided

🔍 What’s This About?

Dennis runs a nonprofit therapy program that’s helped survivors, children, and vulnerable neighbors for over 20 years. His ponies — 007 and Sunshine — have lived peacefully at 10 Macon Street for 15 years without a single citation.

Now, for the first time ever, Jasper County has issued a citation claiming the ponies are unlawfully present. But they won’t say:

• Who complained
• What law or ordinance was violated
• What documents or evidence they have

Dennis asked for this information multiple times. He was promised a response within 72 hours. Nothing came.

⚖️ Why This Matters

• You can’t defend yourself if you don’t know what you’re accused of.
• Other properties with serious health hazards have been ignored — raising questions about unequal enforcement.
• The ponies qualify as service animals, protected under law.
• This feels like retaliation, not routine enforcement.

🗣️ What Dennis Is Asking the Court to Do

• Dismiss the citation because it’s unfair and selectively enforced
• Or force the county to hand over all complaint records within 7 days
• And postpone the hearing until Dennis has time to review those records and prepare a proper defense

🗓️ Hearing Date: December 5, 2025

📍 Jasper County Courthouse, Monticello, GA

This isn’t just about ponies. It’s about transparency, fairness, and protecting a program that’s helped countless people heal.

Healing isn’t a violation. Our ponies belong here.

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF JASPER COUNTY, GEORGIA 

STATE OF GEORGIA 

v. 

Dennis Horion 

Citation No. 00041 

MOTION TO DISMISS CITATION AND REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE OF COMPLAINT RECORDS 

MOTION TO DISMISS OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE FOR DISCLOSURE AND CONTINUANCE 

Jasper County Citation No. 00041 

 COMES NOW the Respondent, Dennis Horion, acting pro se, and respectfully moves this Honorable Court to dismiss the citation issued against him regarding the alleged unlawful presence of therapy ponies at 10 Macon Street, Monticello, Georgia, or in the alternative to order full disclosure of complaint records and grant a continuance. In support of this motion, Respondent states as follows: 

1. Background and Community Service Respondent is the founder and director of a nonprofit therapeutic program that has operated in Jasper County since 2004, providing free equine-assisted support to victims of crime, children, and vulnerable populations. The two ponies in question have resided and worked from 10 Macon Street for 15 years without incident or citation. 
2. This citation marks the first enforcement action against Respondent’s ponies in over two decades of service. Respondent has made repeated verbal and written requests to Jasper County Code Enforcement for: • The identity of the complainant. • The specific ordinance or code allegedly violated. • All documentation related to the citation and any prior complaints. To date, no records have been provided, despite a verbal commitment from Code Enforcement Officer Ms. Dorsey to respond within 72 hours. This lack of transparency severely impairs the Respondent’s ability to prepare a defense. 
3. Disparate Treatment and Public Health Concerns Respondent has also filed complaints regarding a neighboring property at Lakeshore Drive and Hwy 212, which poses a documented health hazard due to vermin and debris. Enforcement efforts on that property were allegedly halted because the owners do not reside in Jasper County. This raises serious concerns about unequal application of code enforcement and retaliatory targeting. 
4. Legal and Equitable Grounds for Relief • The citation constitutes selective enforcement in violation of equal protection principles. • The ponies qualify as service animals under applicable federal and state protections. • Respondent cannot mount a meaningful defense without access to the complaint file and enforcement rationale. 

PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, Respondent respectfully requests that this Court: 

1. Dismiss the citation in its entirety as a product of selective and retaliatory enforcement;
    
2. Or in the alternative, order Jasper County Code Enforcement to produce all records related to the citation, complaints, and enforcement history within 7 days;
    
3. And grant a continuance of the hearing until full disclosure is made and Respondent has had reasonable time to prepare. 

📣 LAYMAN’S EXPLANATION FOR POSTING

🚨 Jasper County Officials Subpoenaed — We’re Demanding Answers

On November 13, I served subpoenas to four Jasper County officials — Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Animal Control, and the Sheriff — requiring them to appear in court and bring records related to the citation against Adopt-A-Horse.

Why? Because this isn’t just about a citation. It’s about transparency, fairness, and protecting our therapy ponies from selective enforcement.

These officials hold the documents and answers that explain:

• Why this citation was issued

• Whether it was part of a coordinated effort

• If other programs have been treated the same way

I’ve filed a Motion to Compel Compliance asking the court to enforce these subpoenas. If they don’t show up, we lose the chance to expose what’s really going on.

🗓️ Court Date: December 5, 2025

📍 Jasper County Magistrate Court

📬 Let’s make sure the truth shows up too.

Healing isn’t a violation. Our ponies belong here.

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF JASPER COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA 

State of Georgia, 

Plaintiff, 

v. 

Dennis Horion, 

Defendant. 

Complaint No.00041 

MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH SUBPOENA AND NOTICE TO APPEAR 

COMES NOW the Defendant, Dennis Horion, pro se, and respectfully moves this Honorable Court to compel compliance with the duly served Subpoena for Production of Documents and Notice to Appear issued to the following Jasper County officials: 

• Planning and Zoning Director 
• Code Enforcement Officer 
• Animal Control Director 
• Sheriff of Jasper County 

GROUNDS FOR MOTION 

1. On November 13, 2025, Defendant served the above-named officials with a subpoena and notice to appear for the hearing scheduled on December 5, 2025, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 24-13-21 and applicable provisions of the Georgia Civil Practice Act. 
2. The subpoena requests production of documents directly relevant to the citation and enforcement actions brought against Defendant, including records of inspections, communications, and discretionary enforcement. 
3. The testimony of these officials is essential to establish the factual basis, procedural history, and potential selective enforcement underlying the citation. 
4. Failure to comply with the subpoena and notice to appear would materially prejudice Defendant’s ability to present a full and fair defense. 

RELIEF REQUESTED 

WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Court: 

• Issue an order compelling the above-named officials to produce the requested documents 10 days prior to the hearing date; 
• Require their personal appearance at the scheduled hearing to provide testimony; 
• Grant any further relief the Court deems just and proper under the circumstances. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Dennis Horion 

10 Macon Street 

Monticello, GA 31064 

770-712-8685 

dennis@adopt-a-horse.org 

 Defendant, Pro Se 

Signature: ___________________________ 

Date: _______________________________ 

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice to Appear and Subpoena for Production of Documents was served upon the following parties by [☐ personal delivery on this 13th day of November 2025: 

• Doug Attaway, Planning and Zoning Director, Jasper County 
• Sabrena Dorsey, Code Enforcement Officer, Jasper County 
• Animal Control Director, Jasper County 
• Sheriff Donnie Pope of Jasper County 

Respectfully submitted, 

Dennis Horion 

Dennis Horion 

10 Macon Street 

Monticello, GA 31064 

770-712-8685 

dennis@adopt-a-horse.org 

Defendant, Pro Se 

Signature: ___________________________ 

Date: _______________________________ 

What This Court Document Means — In Plain English

Dennis Horion, founder of Adopt-A-Horse, has asked the Jasper County Magistrate Court to issue an official order requiring four county officials to do two things:

1️⃣ Show up in court on December 5

These officials — from Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Animal Control, and the Sheriff’s Office — have been subpoenaed. That means they’ve been legally told to appear and testify about the citation issued against Dennis and his therapy ponies.

2️⃣ Bring the paperwork

They’re being ordered to bring records that could explain:

• Why the citation was issued
• Whether it was part of a pattern of selective enforcement
• What inspections, complaints, or internal emails led to this action
• Whether other programs have been treated the same way
• Any concerns raised about the ponies or the property

⚖️ Why This Matters

Without these records and testimony, Dennis can’t fully defend himself or expose what may be unfair treatment. If the officials ignore the order, the court can hold them in contempt — meaning fines or other penalties.

🗓️ Court Date: December 5, 2025

📍 Jasper County Courthouse, Monticello, GA

This is about more than paperwork. It’s about protecting a survivor-centered program, defending peaceful therapy ponies, and demanding transparency from those in power.

Healing isn’t a violation. Our ponies belong here.

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF JASPER COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA 

State of Georgia, 

Plaintiff, 

v. 

Dennis Horion, 

Defendant. 

Citation No.00041 

PROPOSED ORDER TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE 

Upon consideration of Defendant’s Motion to Compel Compliance with the duly served Subpoena for Production of Documents and Notice to Appear, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED: 

1. That the following Jasper County officials shall appear in person at the hearing scheduled on: 
2. Date: __________________________ 
3. Time: __________________________ 
4. Location: Jasper County Courthouse 
5. 126 W Greene St, Monticello, GA 31064 
6. Planning and Zoning Director 
7. Code Enforcement Officer 
8. Animal Control Director 
9. Sheriff of Jasper County 
10. That the above-named officials shall produce the following documents at or before the hearing: 
11. All citations, complaints, or enforcement records involving Dennis Horion or Adopt-A-Horse from January 1, 2023 to present. 
12. Internal communications, emails, or memos discussing enforcement decisions, inspections, or complaints related to the property at [insert address or parcel ID]. 
13. Photographs, videos, or inspection notes taken during site visits. 
14. Records showing discretionary enforcement, selective prosecution, or deviation from standard protocols. 
15. Any documentation related to animal welfare concerns, zoning disputes, or code violations involving therapy ponies or equine therapy programs. 
16. That failure to comply with this Order may result in contempt proceedings and other sanctions as authorized by Georgia law. 

SO ORDERED, this ___ day of ____________, 2025. 

Judge, Jasper County Magistrate Court 

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice to Appear and Subpoena for Production of Documents was served upon the following parties by  personal delivery on this 13th day of November 2025: 

• Doug Attaway, Planning and Zoning Director, Jasper County 
• Sabrena Dorsey, Code Enforcement Officer, Jasper County 
• Animal Control Director, Jasper County 
• Sheriff Donnie Pope of Jasper County 

Respectfully submitted, 

Dennis Horion 

10 Macon Street 

Monticello, GA 31064 

770-712-8685 

dennis@adopt-a-horse.org 

Defendant, Pro Se 

Signature: ___________________________ 

Date: _______________________________ 

Trail of Inclusion: Don’t Evict Our Therapy Ponies!
For 20 years, these gentle souls have carried more than carts — they’ve carried hope.
At Monticello, our miniature ponies pioneered an inclusive trail riding program that welcomed people with disabilities into nature, joy, and community. Families rode together. Laughter echoed through the woods. And no one was left behind.
Free of charge.
Accessible to all.
Powered by compassion, not profit.
Now, after two decades of service, these elderly ponies — beloved by survivors, veterans, and children alike — are being threatened with eviction. Why? Because of one complaint. One voice trying to silence a legacy of healing.
“Healing isn’t a violation.”
“We belong here.”

These ponies are not just animals. They are therapists on hooves, ambassadors of dignity, and symbols of what community should be. Jasper County should be celebrating them — not pushing them out.
We say NO to cruelty. NO to erasure. YES to inclusion.
Let’s stand up for the ponies who stood by us.
Let’s protect their forever home.
Let’s make sure healing has a place in Jasper County.
https://zorrow.org/jasper-citizens-review

A Life of Service, Threatened by a Complaint
https://zorrow.org/adopt-a-horse%2C-inc
For twenty years, our therapy ponies—007 and Sunshine—have stood beside us. They came from families who no longer wanted them. They were spirited, stubborn, and full of potential. After years of training, they became the heartbeat of our nonprofit, leading over 7,000 people through our game preserve and helping fund a sanctuary for survivors of crime.
In 2022, we retired. But the ponies didn’t.
They became our cover story—our gentle ambassadors for advocacy. They’ve comforted victims, carried burdens, and stood as symbols of healing in a world that often forgets how to care.
Today, they are 22 years old, which in human years is 73—the same age as me. We’ve grown old together. We’ve earned our rest.
But now, a single “complaint” has triggered a citation.
The Jasper County Sheriff plans to auction them off to the highest bidder.
No concern for their history. No recognition of their service.
Just a cruel end to a life of compassion.

This Isn’t Justice. It’s Retaliation.
We ask our community:
- Is this how we treat animals who’ve served us?
- Is this how we honor healing and advocacy?
- Is this the legacy Jasper County wants to leave?

Stand With Us
Speak out. Share this.
Because 007 and Sunshine aren’t just ponies.
They are survivors. They are symbols.
And they deserve better than a sheriff’s auction

URGENT UPDATE: Our Therapy Ponies Are Under Legal Attack
For 20 years, our ponies have served Jasper County with love, dignity, and healing — offering free equine-assisted support to survivors, children, and people with disabilities. Now, they’re facing eviction from their forever home at 10 Macon Street.
We are fighting back. In court. For justice.
Dennis Horion, founder of the program, has filed a Motion to Dismiss Citation No. 00041 in Jasper County Magistrate Court. The citation claims the ponies are “unlawfully present” — despite 15 years of peaceful service at this location and zero prior complaints.
What’s wrong with this citation?
- No ordinance violation has been disclosed.
- No complainant has been identified.
- No records have been provided — despite repeated requests and a 72-hour promise from Code Enforcement.
Meanwhile, actual health hazards nearby go ignored. Why? Because those owners don’t live in Jasper County. This is selective enforcement, plain and simple.
“Healing isn’t a violation.”
“We belong here.”

What we’re asking the court:
- Dismiss the citation as retaliatory and discriminatory.
- Or order full disclosure of complaint records and grant a continuance so we can prepare a proper defense.
How you can help:
- Share this post.
- Comment your support.
- Show up at the hearing.
- Demand transparency from Jasper County.
These ponies are more than animals — they are symbols of inclusion and pillars of community healing. Let’s make sure they stay where they belong.