OAKDALE, La. (KLFY) — A Tennessee Walking horse in Allen Parish has been rescued after suffering criminal neglect by its owner, according to the Humane Society of Louisiana.
Allen Parish Sheriff’s Deputies cited Trinity Terrell, the horse’s owner, for cruelty to animals, officials said.
According to a news release from the Humane Society, deputies, along with Brittany Ware, director and founder of Hayden’s Hoofbeats Haven and Equine Training, found an 8-year-old Tennessee Walker tied to a small tree without access to food, water or proper shelter. The horse was emaciated, with his hips and bones protruding.
A dirty ice bucket left near the horse was empty, authorities said. According to the Humane Society, the temperature was 105 degrees the day the horse was seized.
To stay hydrated and healthy, horses typically drink 8-12 gallons of water a day, more if it’s hotter. They also need at least a one-acre pasture, hay and pellets, according to the Humane Society.
Ware, who took custody of the horse and named it Knox, said the horse likely would have died from dehydration or starvation without immediate intervention. Knox is already looking and feeling better after a few days of regular meals, exercise and shade, Ware said.
“Knox is already making enormous progress,” Ware said. “It’s night and day from the day he was seized to today. His personality has also truly blossomed. I am very grateful to have the support of the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office. Knowing when something is wrong with an animal’s welfare and they entrust me to solve the problem is a blessing and honor. I am equally grateful for the generous help from our donors and supporters. They make this work possible as well.”
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An equine veterinarian is scheduled to examine Knox in a few days, conduct a Coggins test, and vaccinate him, according to Jeff Dorson, director of the Humane Society of Louisiana.
“We are grateful that humane rescue groups and law enforcement agencies work together,” Dorson said. “It often produces the best outcome for the animals and the public.”
To raise funds for the board and care for Knox, the Humane Society of Louisiana started a GoFundMe account. Donors can contribute through this link. All donations are tax-deductible.
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