The Park County Sheriff’s Office had worked with the owner’s of the horses to have them placed in a safe location where they would be out of the elements and could receive the care they needed. The owner’s of the horses were cooperative and voluntarily agreed to allow us to remove their horses.
This morning the horses were officially seized under court order by the Park County Sheriff’s Office Code Enforcement Division. We felt the horses had improved enough to be transported. The six horses were placed at a location outside of Park County. The undisclosed location has on site veterinarians, to monitor their conditions and attend to their needs. Due to the attention this case has generated the facility has requested to remain anonymous. We will honor their request.
The Sheriff’s Office received a preliminary report on the horse that died at the Echo Valley Ranch. The necropsy determined the cause of death was due to a bacterial abscess near the horse’s heart. So in this case, it was an infection that killed the horse, however, we feel that the owners of the horses should have contacted a qualified veterinarian much earlier than they did. The six horses that were seized have shown improvement since being removed from the Echo Valley Ranch. The fact that they are all improving is a good sign. The horses are now the responsibility of the Park County Sheriff’s Office. We have received numerous calls from good folks who want to help these little horses out. We appreciate all your concern and your willingness to help. Interested persons can contact Sergeant Bobbi Priestly at 719-836-2494. Thanks again for all the offers of assistance.
The owners of the horses will be charged with three counts each of animal cruelty.
(emphasis mine)
Contact info:
Undersheriff Monte Gore
719-836-4102
719-839-1181 cell
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