(1) The department may order the removal of horses or ponies from any riding stable where it finds that the horses or ponies have been abused or neglected. The department may place the horses or ponies in a facility which it maintains or in a licensed establishment at the cost of the violator. The department shall notify the violator personally or by certified mail at his last known address of the removal of the horses or ponies and the place where they will be kept. The department or its authorized agent is not liable for the removal of the horses or ponies. The horses or ponies shall not be returned to the violator until the department is satisfied that the objectionable conditions have been or will be corrected.

    (2) The department may order the removal of horses or ponies from any sales barn where it finds that the horses or ponies have been abused or neglected. The horses or ponies shall be returned to their owners. The expenses of the removal and return shall be borne by the violator. The department shall notify the violator personally or by certified mail at his last known address of the removal. The department or its authorized agent shall not be liable for the removal of the horses or ponies.