Rescue in Minnesota, baaaaaaad skinny horses, owner busted before, video

pocahontas · 10-03-2007, 03:41 PM

Sad story.

2 time offender of neglect.

Maybe some of you Minnesotians know of this place in Isanti County.

http://www.kare11.com/news/news_arti...storyid=266498
If you go to the link, you can watch a video

Police seize neglected animals from Isanti farm

Police seized eight horses and a donkey Tuesday from an Isanti County farm after animal activists led them to the malnourished, neglected and infected animals.

The animals were on a farm near Stanchfield, and have now been moved to the University of Minnesota's Large Animal Hospital for treatment.

The horse stalls are full at the University of Minnesota's veterinary clinic.

"What we did initially was to evaluate them to determine what their weights were, we weighed them all," U of M's Dr. Stephanie Valberg said.

One purebred Arabian is supposed to look like royalty, but it's just a shadow of itself, weighing 200 pounds less than it should.

"They don't have a lot of muscle left on them and big bellies, so we're testing them for parasites and we'll be treating them for that," Dr. Valberg said.

The doctor says to see a horse emaciated is not as unusual as it may seem.
But, she says, part of the problem may be the state's recent ban on slaughtering.

"It was well intentioned I think to try and help horses, but I think one of the consequences is people that don't want to have anything to do with horses, that can't feed them, this is the downside of that legislation."

This is the second time horses have been seized from this particular owner.

Back in August 15 horses were taken from a property in Rush City. The owner faces animal cruelty charges in that seizure. The horses face an uphill battle, but doctors are hopeful.

"I would say in the next six months or so they should be back to health if they've got good a feeding program and de-worming program and are well taken care of."

They'll be in the hands of the University's doctors for the next ten days.

By Jeffrey DeMars, KARE 11 News.

(Copyright 2007 by KARE. All Rights Reserved.)

ShowJumper23 · 10-03-2007, 04:17 PM

Wow, thats sad.

I think its good that they mentioned the ban on slaughter, it is a primary reason for the over flow of horses now.

Mare · 10-03-2007, 04:17 PM

Some people don't deserve to even breath our air. Poor babies

aBreeze · 10-03-2007, 05:14 PM

oh geezes... Im curious who it was...

pocahontas · 10-04-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mare

Some people don't deserve to even breath our air. Poor babies

I'm with you there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aBreeze

oh geezes... Im curious who it was...

Me too.

I wonder if you go to the Stanchfield new website or paper website it would say more?

pocahontas · 10-04-2007, 01:53 AM

www.northstarmedia.net

is the Cambridge newspaper

I have to run.

I did see a blip quick about that jerk that shot those horses and he is back in court

Peg D · 10-04-2007, 03:19 AM

I am not saying this is right or wrong. I am going to sit on the fence on this one til I see more.
In the video, I got to see the same horse over and over.
What did the other 7 look like?
Anyone have a link to those pictures?

lexie51 · 10-04-2007, 03:57 PM

People who strave their horses are gonna do it slaughter or not. Also horses dont get in that condition over night, its takes time to become that emaciated. For that vet to say its due to the ban on slaughter is bull, Cause if thats the case why did those same owners strave horses before this last time? I will tell you why, its cause they did not have to pay a consequence for their actions, its pretty cut and dry, laws are animal neglect and abuse are not upheld. Look at auctions people bring sick, injured animals to a auction, is there not always a vet on sight? well how can a vet turn his/her back on the very animals they take a oath to help and not bring charges against anyone that brings abused animals to an auction. This makes me sick that people get away with doing harm and not feeling bad about it at all. I have absulutly no use for anyone like that, I include VETS in that cause there are some that are not VETS for the right reasons.JMHO.

pocahontas · 10-07-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peg D

I am not saying this is right or wrong. I am going to sit on the fence on this one til I see more.
In the video, I got to see the same horse over and over.
What did the other 7 look like?
Anyone have a link to those pictures?

Yeah I can see that with the same horse shown over and over.
News stations tend to do that at times, show the same clip over and over.

I am going to look into it and see if anything else has come out of it.

pocahontas · 10-08-2007, 01:37 AM

Here are some more articles.
With more in depth info.

The Mn Hooved Animal Resuce and the U of M are involved

Investigators rescue eight horses and a donkey from Isanti County farm

The Arabians and the donkey seized Tuesday, which had ribs protruding through their skin, are recovering at the University of Minnesota veterinary hospital. The 15 horses seized earlier are being cared for by the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation. Hanson said the woman faces neglect charges for not giving the animals adequate food, water and shelter.
Such animal-neglect cases come monthly but always seem to worsen in the winter, he said. Hanson learned of the animals' condition last August from a horse buyer who told investigators that the woman kept horses on her parents' property in Rush City in Chisago County. Animal investigators went there in August, where they spotted three horse and a donkey in "rough shape," he said

A Wednesday hearing was scheduled to determine if she should get the animals back.

"She didn't show up," Hanson said, "so we're still holding the horses

10-03-2007, 03:41 PM	#1
pocahontas Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,523 Images: 124	Rescue in Minnesota, baaaaaaad skinny horses, owner busted before, video Sad story. 2 time offender of neglect. Maybe some of you Minnesotians know of this place in Isanti County. http://www.kare11.com/news/news_arti...storyid=266498 If you go to the link, you can watch a video Police seize neglected animals from Isanti farm Police seized eight horses and a donkey Tuesday from an Isanti County farm after animal activists led them to the malnourished, neglected and infected animals. The animals were on a farm near Stanchfield, and have now been moved to the University of Minnesota's Large Animal Hospital for treatment. The horse stalls are full at the University of Minnesota's veterinary clinic. "What we did initially was to evaluate them to determine what their weights were, we weighed them all," U of M's Dr. Stephanie Valberg said. One purebred Arabian is supposed to look like royalty, but it's just a shadow of itself, weighing 200 pounds less than it should. "They don't have a lot of muscle left on them and big bellies, so we're testing them for parasites and we'll be treating them for that," Dr. Valberg said. The doctor says to see a horse emaciated is not as unusual as it may seem. But, she says, part of the problem may be the state's recent ban on slaughtering. "It was well intentioned I think to try and help horses, but I think one of the consequences is people that don't want to have anything to do with horses, that can't feed them, this is the downside of that legislation." This is the second time horses have been seized from this particular owner. Back in August 15 horses were taken from a property in Rush City. The owner faces animal cruelty charges in that seizure. The horses face an uphill battle, but doctors are hopeful. "I would say in the next six months or so they should be back to health if they've got good a feeding program and de-worming program and are well taken care of." They'll be in the hands of the University's doctors for the next ten days. By Jeffrey DeMars, KARE 11 News. (Copyright 2007 by KARE. All Rights Reserved.) __________________ Did you hear they are closing the Kleenex factories??!! Now the staff are going to have to "pick-et"

10-03-2007, 05:14 PM	#4
aBreeze Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 8th Best Place to Live (and I hate it) Posts: 5,511 Images: 80 Blog Entries: 1	oh geezes... Im curious who it was... __________________ Some say our national pastime is baseball. Not me. It's gossip. Erma Bombeck

10-04-2007, 01:53 AM	#6
pocahontas Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,523 Images: 124	www.northstarmedia.net is the Cambridge newspaper I have to run. I did see a blip quick about that jerk that shot those horses and he is back in court __________________ Did you hear they are closing the Kleenex factories??!! Now the staff are going to have to "pick-et"

10-04-2007, 03:19 AM	#7
Peg D Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,181 Images: 491 Blog Entries: 4	I am not saying this is right or wrong. I am going to sit on the fence on this one til I see more. In the video, I got to see the same horse over and over. What did the other 7 look like? Anyone have a link to those pictures? __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt!

10-08-2007, 01:37 AM	#10
pocahontas Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,523 Images: 124	Here are some more articles. With more in depth info. The Mn Hooved Animal Resuce and the U of M are involved Investigators rescue eight horses and a donkey from Isanti County farm The Arabians and the donkey seized Tuesday, which had ribs protruding through their skin, are recovering at the University of Minnesota veterinary hospital. The 15 horses seized earlier are being cared for by the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation. Hanson said the woman faces neglect charges for not giving the animals adequate food, water and shelter. Such animal-neglect cases come monthly but always seem to worsen in the winter, he said. Hanson learned of the animals' condition last August from a horse buyer who told investigators that the woman kept horses on her parents' property in Rush City in Chisago County. Animal investigators went there in August, where they spotted three horse and a donkey in "rough shape," he said A Wednesday hearing was scheduled to determine if she should get the animals back. "She didn't show up," Hanson said, "so we're still holding the horses __________________ Did you hear they are closing the Kleenex factories??!! Now the staff are going to have to "pick-et"

10-03-2007, 04:17 PM	#3
Mare Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 1,801 Images: 10	Some people don't deserve to even breath our air. Poor babies

10-04-2007, 03:57 PM	#8
lexie51 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 58	People who strave their horses are gonna do it slaughter or not. Also horses dont get in that condition over night, its takes time to become that emaciated. For that vet to say its due to the ban on slaughter is bull, Cause if thats the case why did those same owners strave horses before this last time? I will tell you why, its cause they did not have to pay a consequence for their actions, its pretty cut and dry, laws are animal neglect and abuse are not upheld. Look at auctions people bring sick, injured animals to a auction, is there not always a vet on sight? well how can a vet turn his/her back on the very animals they take a oath to help and not bring charges against anyone that brings abused animals to an auction. This makes me sick that people get away with doing harm and not feeling bad about it at all. I have absulutly no use for anyone like that, I include VETS in that cause there are some that are not VETS for the right reasons.JMHO.

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