I'm truly sorry for the loss. Those are devoted, loyal animals doing a job they did not ask for. The people who choose to work with them (and I know three) are also particularly devoted to the animals, and are emotionally very bound-up in them. (as they should be, IMO).
It's my understanding the the RCMP is a well-respected and capable organization. If I were in trouble in the Great White North, I'd be glad to see 'em coming.
Finally...justice would not come from one of us getting 10 minutes alone with Dirk Sinkorswim. Ten minutes alone with an angry horse in a tight stall would do the trick nicely, though, dontcha' think? My money's on the 1000 lb horse...
PS...'Dirk'. You gotta be kidding me...