City rules against Mass. woman in fight to keep miniature horse

Newton officials order mini horse Clover removed, saying she violates ‘large animal’ rules. Her owner plans to sue. - The Boston Globe

Health officials said Judy Hinchey’s Auburndale yard does not meet the health requirements for “large animals.”

City of Newton denies woman’s request to keep mini horse in backyard - Boston News, Weather, Sports

The Newton Health and Human Services Department has denied a resident’s request to keep her miniature horse in her backyard, intensifying the battle between the...

City rules against Mass. woman in fight to keep miniature horse

Newton upheld a permit denial for a miniature horse named Clover, ordering the animal removed from a home after a neighborhood dispute over manure.

Newton Orders Removal of Auburndale Woman's Mini Horse

Newton officials upheld a permit denial for Judy Hinchey's miniature horse Clover, ordering removal as she weighs a lawsuit against the city.

Hinchey loses right to keep miniature horse, plans to go to court

Auburndale resident Judy Hinchey has lost her appeal to keep Clover, her 28.5-inch miniature horse at her West Pine Street home. The Newton Health and Human Services Department denied her appeal, and there is now a GoFundMe page to raise funds to help Hinchey continue to fight the decision. Hinchey's next step is to appeal...