Beyond skinny. Another sad story.

Another new case, this time from Oregon.

A couple of stories about these horses follow.

Malnourished horses taken into custody [link] Aug-11

Three owners are under arrest for animal neglect after sheriff deputies find malnourished horses... Seven horses were on less than two acres of land, and four of the horses were healthy. Three, however, were not and taken into custody and transported to approved local foster care facilities. The three owners of the horses were arrested for animal neglect.... they were booked and released.

Interesting to note: in this case, it appears they only removed the horses pertaining to the neglect charges, and not the healthy ones as well.

I only point this out because of my research into the Turn 3 Ranch case where the county seized 69 horses plus the land, vehicles, tack and items it took from the off-site residences of the accused. Things seem to have been handled much differently in Oregon.

Sheriff Says Horses Were Neglected, Malnourished [link] Aug-11

... deputies there are investigating an animal neglect case involving several malnourished horses. "Three of seven horses on the property were examined by a local veterinarian. Two geldings and a mare were seized for malnourishment and neglect." Local volunteers assisted with transporting the horses to approved local foster care facilities. The three owners of the horses were arrested for Animal Neglect II.

Difficult to say at this point what factors may have contributed to the present condition of these horses, and why the other four seemed to be doing well in comparison.

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