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Last updated on Tuesday, May 29, 2018
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Animal Management deputies responded to a tip last week that horses had died from maltreatment at a Monroe County property.
Deputies found two horse carcasses closed within two separate stalls. A third horse was found alive in another stall.
Blood work found its poor condition was caused by starvation. A stool sample showed the horse only ate dirt and wood.
Today, a state veterinarian will do a body scoring, which will help determine the amount of fat the horses have.
Deputies have removed the horse and have arranged for its care.
The owner is a man who has experience in horse training, officials said. The sheriff's office is considering charges such as animal neglect and improper disposal of large carcasses. No charges have been filed yet.
At this time, the gelding has responded well to basic care and feed. Now that it's being fed, the horse is getting healthier.
The case remains under investigation.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Department Animal Management Division has duties which extend well beyond addressing issues of cats and dogs. These deputies receive training and have the authority to investigate all manner of animal neglect and cruelty.
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