Recent Neglect Cases
At Indiana Horse Rescue we take in horses from all backgrounds and for all reasons. One way horses are entered into our program is through impounds conducted by Law Enforcement Officers or Animal Control Officers. This page will give you updates on our latest court horses that have been impounded by Law Enforcement and have been placed in our care or cases we have participated in, in efforts to save horses in need!
Indiana Horse Rescue is not state funded. Our investigators are not paid to investigate equine neglect and abuse. We work solely off of donations from caring individuals and many times investigators work straight out of pocket. Investigations and impounds are not free, there is a lot of work and money that goes into them, paperwork, printing, gas for transport, vet calls and evaluations, etc. We are only able to provide help if the funds are there. Please decided to donate today to help keep our Investigation Program going!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL Indiana Horse Rescue Investigators carry photo identification and work within the parameters of Indiana State Laws. We work closely with Law Enforcement Officers and Animal Control to aid horses in need. If someone visits your property claiming to be with IHR, ask for identification, if they do not provide it please call our office at 812-729-7697 to verify an Investigator's identity or a fraudulent individual.
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Past
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*This count does not include horses that were
donated to Indiana Horse Rescue in 2007-2009 by their owners. Please
visit each IHR Division for a list of horses available for adoption!
**This count does not include investigations or situations were
educating owners impacted the need for IHR to take custody of the
horses.
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August 3, 2011
Marion County, Indiana
19 horses were impounded by Law Enforcement and Animal Control due to emaciation and hoof neglect. The horses were transported to an IHR facility where they will undergo evaluations and receive any emergency care needed.
UPDATE: One horse has been humanely euthanized due to extreme hoof neglect and deformity.
We are in need of monetary donation as well as donation of grass hay, alfalfa hay cubes, oats, grain, dewormers (Ivermectin and QuestGel).
May 24,
2011
Dubois County, Indiana
Indiana Horse Rescue took custody of a horse that had been either let go or had gotten loose. Attempts are being made to find the owner of the horse, however there is no claim on the horse, Indiana Horse Rescue will adopt the horse to a loving home. If anyone has an information as to the ownership of this horse please contact use at 812-729-7697
May 8, 2011
Indiana
One pony was impounded for neglect by law enforcement officers. The pony was severely emaciated, had fleas, lice, rain rot, and he had an untreated injury to one of his eyes. He was rushed to IHR Southwest for emergency care and evaluations. Unfortunately, it was too late for this poor little guy. He was only with us a few days before he passed away in the night.
April
29, 2011
Harrison County, Indiana
Harrison County Police Department in Corydon called Indiana Horse Rescue regarding several horses in need of help. Two of these horses had been continuously getting out and running at large. Indiana Horse Rescue took custody of 6 horses from the property. The horses were taken to IHR South to undergo evaluations.
January
29, 2011
Daviess County, Indiana
Law enforcement officers impounded one horse due to the owner's refusal to seek medical care for the horse. The mare was place in the care of Indiana Horse Rescue and was immediately transported to one of our facilities where a vet was on stand by. She is in critical condition with severe injuries to her back legs and suffers from hypothermia. Please keep her in your thoughts as she her status is touch and go at this point.
UPDATE 6/8/2011: Twinkle, as she has been affectionately named, is doing well. Her legs are starting to heal but she has a very long road ahead.
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