If you’re a horse lover and a true crime show devotee, then Farm Crime is the series for you. Entering its second season and now streaming free on CBC Gem, the true-crime documentary genre once again takes a truly Canadian turn with a deep dive into the world of farming and agriculture. And the award-winning series’ latest run offers up two equine storylines.
Episode 3 follows the story of Rachael Bakker, whose sudden illness left her unable to care for her two horses. A friend in the equine community introduced her to a woman who agreed to lease the animals. But when Rachael sought to get her horses back a year later, they were nowhere to be found. Instead, she discovered a chain of horse theft, illegal sales, and broken promises that stretched from Southern Ontario to Nova Scotia. This episode was directed by Alexandra Lazarowich who is a Cree director and producer from Edmonton, Alberta, who previously directed another equine short documentary called Fast Horse in 2018.
Rachael Bakker and Action.