Miniature horse stolen, dragged beind ATV - Topping, VA

Monday, Oct 27, 2008

A Mathews Co. man is accused of torturing a horse. Investigators say Christoper Bristow stole the 50-pound miniature horse from Little Wonder Horse Farm in Topping.

Sheriff's deputies parked at a convenience store say Bristow was driving a 4-wheel ATV on Route 33 with an animal in his arms.

They thought it was a dog, but it turned out to be the horse, which had leg and head injuries.

Authorities believe the horse was dragged until it couldn't stand up.

Jackie Crockett Hooks, who owns the farm, says the horse, named Ruler, has infected joints. He gets two shots a day, is on pain medicine and has to have his bandages changed daily.

She says Ruler will recover but his show days are over.

Ruler's father is a 16-time national champion.

Bristow is charged with dui, driving an ATV on the highway and stealing an animal.

References

• WVEC - Oct 27, 2008

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