Recent Court Horses
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!
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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Court Horse
Count 2009 = 68
Equine* ** |
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Court Horse
Count 2008 = 19
Equine* ** |
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Court Horse
Count 2007 = 155
Equine* ** |
*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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December 9, 2009
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
2 horses
December 8, 2009
Indiana
3 horses were impounded by law enforcement.
November 6, 2009
Gibson County, Indiana
Law Enforcement Officers impounded two horses that had been running at large. Luckily, neither horse was injured during their escapade. They were caught and taken to one of our IHR facilities for evaluation. They will be placed up for adoption as soon as they pass their medical evaluation UPDATE:The two ponies, dubbed Fonzi and Heidi, are now available for adoption.
October 23, 2009
Pike County, Indiana
Law Enforcement Officers impounded 3 equine in Pike County, Indiana. The equines were in various states of neglect as well as some of them were injured. The equines were immediately transported to IHR Southwest to begin evaluations, medical treatment, and were placed on a proper diet. UPDATE: On 10/27/09, Horse #1 went down in his stall. The veterinarian was called to make an assessment and the decision was made to humanely euthanize him. A necropsy was performed by a veterinarian and the cause of death has been recorded.
October 11, 2009
Gibson County, Indiana
Law Enforcement Officers impounded 11 equine and 1 canine in Gibson County, Indiana. The equine were all in various states of neglect as well as some were injured. The equine came from a repeat offender in equine neglect, these horses came from the same farm as the horses impounded on April 30, 2009 in Gibson County, Indiana. The equine were immediately transported to IHR Southwest to begin evaluations, medical treatment, and placed on a proper diet. More information and photos will be added so check back soon for updates! UPDATE: The 5-6 month old filly died after 5 days of love, food and medical care. It was too late for her. A necropsy was performed by a veterinarian and the cause of death has been recorded.
October 10
Gibson County, Indiana
Volunteers were called out on a rescue late night. 2 horses had spooked, gone through their fence, and were running through the streets. One of the horses was struck by a car and was humanely euthanized. The other horse had fallen into a ditch and the rescue team worked hard to get the horse out. The horse was fine, just a little shaken up. It was later walked home. Please keep the family in your prayers as it is very though to deal with the loss of an animal you love especially after such a tragic accident.
October 8, 2009
Knox County, Indiana
Four equine were signed over to
Indiana Horse Rescue after Law Enforcement Officers responded to a
domestic violence report in Knox County. The 2 horses, 1 pony, and 1
mule were taken to our IHR South facility to receive proper care. All of
the animals were in various states of neglect.
September 29, 2009
Davies County, Indiana
Law Enforcement Officers impounded one horse, due to severe hoof neglect and emaciation. The horse was placed in IHR custody and immediately transported to our IHR South facility. Later, the owner decided it was in the horses best interest, as well as his own, to sign ownership of the mare over to IHR. UPDATE: Sassy, as she is now called, is doing well. The vet has seen her, her hooves have been trimmed and she has been started on a nutritional diet!
August 21, 2009
Pike County, Indiana
2 horses and 1 pony were signed over to Indiana Horse Rescue after an investigation into their condition. The owner realized that she was unable to afford them and did not have the proper knowledge to care for them properly. The horses were take to our IHR Pike facility then transported to IHR Southwest to regain health and body weight. UPDATE: Thunder, Lucy, and Dusty as they have been affectionately called are now available for adoption!
July 2009
Montgomery County, Indiana
2 ponies were impound, then later signed over to Indiana Horse Rescue due to severe neglect. They were take to IHR Central for initial medical evaluations and then later transported to IHR Southwest once they were healthy enough to travel the long distance.
July 6,
2009
Lake County,
Indiana
Law Enforcement Officers prepared to impound one horse that was not given proper medical care. The horse had several lacerations to one of its hocks. The wounds were infected, swollen, full of maggots and left untreated. The owner decided to sign the horse over to Indiana Horse Rescue after coming to the conclusion that he could not properly care for the animal. The horse was removed and sent to a foster home where immediate medical treatment was received. UPDATE: The horse, now named Eclipse, is doing well and healing very nicely. The foster home has since decided to adopted the horse! A very happy ending to a sad story of neglect.
June 8, 2009
Clinton County, Indiana
One donkey was impounded by Law Enforcement Officers for running at large. The donkey also had hooves that were severely neglected. The donkey was captured and transported to our IHR Central facility where he was evaluated and scheduled to see the farrier. UPDATE: The donkey is doing well, his hooves have now been trimmed several times and are looking good. There was no permanent damage to the bone structure, so he should make a full recovery!
May 28, 2009
Putnam County, Indiana
Eighteen horses were impounded by Law Enforcement Officers in Putnam County. The horses were found in horrible body condition. Many of the horses had not been handled in years or even at all. HELP is needed to care for these horses! Please decide to donate today to help us care for these sad creatures. Click here to see more photos of the horses that were impounded!
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May 20, 2009
Montgomery County, Indiana
One horse was impounded by Law Enforcement Officers and Animal Control in Montgomery County and transferred to Indiana Horse Rescue Central due to a life threatening injury that was not being taken care of by the owner! The horse was in severe pain and could not move around freely with the injury. Unfortunately, the extent of the injury was too severe and the horse had to be humanely euthanized.
May 19, 2009
Steuben County, Indiana
Law Enforcement and Animal Control responded to a call about a young horse with knee injuries. Upon discussion with the owners, they agreed that they did not have the resources to care for the young filly properly. The horse was signed over and transferred to Indiana Horse Rescue Central to receive emergency medical care. Please click here to follow the young filly, who was affectionately named Sarah!
May 1, 2009
Indiana
One horse was signed over to Indiana Horse Rescue after an investigation in to the health of the animal. The Belgian Draft horse gelding was in an emaciated state and appeared to have a hip injury that was left untreated. After speaking with Law Enforcement Officers the owner decided it was in the horse's best interest to sign the horse over to IHR. UPDATE: The horse was in a severely delapitated state and was also diagnosed with Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). It was agreed that it was in the best interest of the horse if he were put down. He now rests in peace.
April 30, 2009
Gibson County, Indiana
Eight equine (2 draft horses, 2 average size horses, 1 donkey, 1 pony, and 2 miniature horses) were impounded by Gibson County Law Enforcement Officers and Animal Control and placed into Indiana Horse Rescue custody. All of the horses were found in a severely emaciated state as the owners were not providing adequate care for the horses. All were found with intense lice infestation and various other health issues. The horses were relocated to our Indiana Horse Rescue Southwest facility where they received immediate emergency medical care, feed, and fresh water. The case is still under investigation and more information about the horses will be provided in time. Please keep these horses in your prayers as they have gone through such a terrible ordeal.
UPDATE: The 3 year old paint filly (bottom picture to the right) died after 24 hours of love, food and medical care, it was too late for her. The vet that treated her estimated her weight at 300 pounds. A necropsy was performed by a veterinarian and the cause of death has been recorded.
February 14, 2009
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Two horses were found wandering a neighborhood in Vanderburgh County, Indiana late Saturday night. Indiana Horse Rescue
Southwest volunteers were called in to assist Vanderburgh Sheriffs in
catching the horses. Both horses were caught with out problem and no
injuries were sustained during the ordeal. The horses were transported
to Indiana Horse Rescue holding facility until proper previsions can be
made to find the owners. Serious inquiries about these horses should
call Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department at 812-435-5307.
UPDATE: February 15, 2009 - The owners of these two young colts
was found. She was very frantic, evidently a deer went through the fence
late last night and the horses got out and wandered about a mile away.
The horses were returned, making this a happy ending to what could have
been a bad situation.
January 22, 2009
Randolph County, Indiana
Four horses were seized in Randolph County after several attempts at educating the owner on proper horse care had failed. Investigators from Indiana Horse Rescue East were on hand to help perform the investigation leading to the seizure of the horses. Local animal control was able to place the four horses in a temporary home while evidence is collected. Article referencing this investigation can be found by clicking here!
January
11, 2009
Warrick County, Indiana
Indiana Horse Rescue was also called in effort to help
to capture the 8 horses that were dumped on the side of the road
late evening in Warrick County, Indiana. Volunteers dropped everything,
loaded up the trailer, grain, buckets, and halters. Upon arrival,
everyone was trying to asses the situation and come up with a plan. The
horses had moved farther off the side of the road and were hanging out
in a near by field and Indiana State Police as well as local law
enforcement had moved in to close the road in efforts to protect the
public and the horses from any harm that could arise from this
situation. A local vet had also volunteered his services and was on the
scene as well in case the rescue made a turn for the worst. All 8 horses
were successfully captured and taken to a local stable where they were
assessed and made comfortable for the night.
Click here to read the news coverage about this rescue!
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