Dallas Equestrian Community Finds Hope as Horses Overcome Brutal Challenges

The equestrian community has stood to witness the harsh reality of equine negligence and accidents over the years. While accidents may appear unavoidable, the lack of awareness and negligence over equine well-being is a matter of avoidance. Nonetheless, with remote locations, the cases unfortunately come to be harder to administer. The equestrian stables at Dallas County, faintly constitute the stance with recent news.

The Dallas County of Iowa encountered a turning of the unkind situation on the 6th of November. Over a dozen equines were found to be in dire condition after a thorough investigation in the reported area of Granger. However, to the relief of the watchful community in the region, the intertwining turned out to be a fortunate circumstance for the equines.

The equestrian community encounters unlikely conditions

Over on the farm just north of Granger, Dallas County, dozens of horses were found to be living in brutal conditions. The investigation was possibly instigated after the horses were often seen roaming around the streets after freeing themselves. According to reports, the farm belonged to 78-year-old Linda Kilbourne; leaving the horses up for negligence. The creatures were found with scratched fur, bite marks, and open wounds as per the authorities.

?It was sad obviously to go in there and see that and see their conditions,? Robyn Dobernecker, with the Animal Rescue League tells Wtap. Robyn also added that the horses were found with little food on the property and inconsistent access to water. Further investigation also reports that several horses were found dead on the farm’s pastures. Following the conditions, the equines were moved to a safer space and Linda Kilbourne charged.

The equines find a new home

The sheriff on the case reported that Kilbourne had been charged with livestock neglect and a simple misdemeanor with more charges to come. However, keeping her aside, the authorities collaborated to find a new home for the horses at Second Chance Ranch in the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa.

The horses will be undergoing veterinary care but it is said to be a difficult process; considering the injuries and lack of vaccination record knowledge. However, the medical staff in charge stated that they would be requiring frequent checkups.

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The Second Chance Ranch of ARL has been working for years to help the physically and mentally abused horses. The center takes in the equines to provide them with a suitable environment and further find a loving home. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa has reportedly rescued over a million pets since it marked a beginning in 1926. The center is the largest nonprofit animal shelter and continues to rescue, educate, and train those in need.

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