Horse neglect - 7 seized
Sheridan, OR (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Feb 27, 2009
County: Yamhill

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged:
» Kimberly Rice
» James Moore

Yamhill County sheriff's deputies have seized seven malnourished horses north of Sheridan, leading to misdemeanor animal neglect charges against a couple.

Capt. Ken Summers said the department acted on a tip this week and cited 42-year-old James Moore and 40-year-old Kimberly Rice.

Summers says horses are expensive to keep and such abuse has become more common as the recession squeezes horse owners.

The horses were taken to John and Jamie Cheslocks' Yamhill County Horse-Animal Rescue Team.

Some of the horses were described as extremely emaciated.

Summers says the sheriff's office will seek forfeiture of the horses unless the owners can develop a convincing remedial care plan.

References

• Gazette Times - March 1, 2009

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