—
Two horses found by Limestone County Sheriff’s deputies in a Ham Road pasture Tuesday are receiving much-needed care.
When deputies responded to a call of a dead horse in the pasture, they found a mare and colt, both emaciated with ribs and hipbones showing.
“They were both in bad shape and one was in terrible shape,” Sheriff Mike Blakely said.
According to published media reports, Emma Hardman, the landlord where the horses were located, said she has been unable to contact the man who owns the two animals.
“We are still trying to locate the owner of the horse,” the sheriff said late Thursday. “The person who leased the land may be in Mexico, and one of his relatives claimed he had already sold the horses to someone else.”
The mare and colt are at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena, where they will be kept warm and fed until someone can take care of them.
“We’ve had quite few offers to take care of them until the disposition of this case,” the sheriff said.
When the owner is found, he will be charged with cruelty to animals, Blakely said.
Homepage
Related Photos
-
A colt and mare were found starving in a pasture on Ham Road in Limestone County. The horses are being fed and taken care of at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena. News Courier/Rebecca Croomes
Discussion
Malnourished horses being cared for by Sheriff's Office
- Top Local News
-
-
UPDATE: I-65 wreck kills 1, injures 3
James Thomas Shaddy Jr., 69, of Petersburg, Tenn., died Tuesday night at the scene from blunt-force trauma after he was ejected from the 2002 GMC Envoy he was riding in, said Limestone Coroner Mike West.
Continued ... - Error in fatal shooting case prompts attorney to seek bail for Moyers
- Alabama 19th in federal revenue for state spending
- County Commission chairman has online impostor
- Interior demolition completed on temporary courthouse
-
- Today's Local Feature
-
-
Upcoming events to highlight local artists
Local artist Lisa Milby paints in an alley near the location where the High Cotton Arts incubator will be located. The Athens Arts League is hosting Summer Art Strolls in the city’s historic downtown on the fourth Fridays in June, July and August.
- Storms down trees, power lines; more possible today
- Athens woman works to send troops sun care
-
- State and Nation
- Local Sports
-
-
Browning is Limestone MVP after solid senior season
Paige Browning, left, celebrates with a teammate following the team’s win over Ardmore in the Limestone County Softball Tournament earlier this year. Browning was voted by the coaches as the county’s MVP this year.
West Limestone softball fans have grown accustomed to seeing No. 62 in blue on the mound. An unusual number for softball, Paige Browning has worn it proudly for West Limestone’s softball team for the past four years.
Continued ... - COLUMN: Coach spins yarns, Todd-style
- LIMESTONE LEGENDS
- LCSHOF set to induct 12 new members
- HOF inductee, Brand, took advantage of opportunities
-
- Sports
-
-
Protesters out again in Brazilian cities
Scattered street demonstrations popped up around Brazil Wednesday as protesters continued their collective cry against the low-quality public services they receive in exchange for high taxes and rising prices.
Continued ... - Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs
- Alabama, Auburn women's programs might be on rise
- 100K protesters flood Brazilian streets in protest
- Back home, Heat try to stop a 5th Spurs NBA title
-
Protesters out again in Brazilian cities
- Lifestyles
-
-
Exceptional Rodeo: Sheriff reminds all of special needs event Sunday
- Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
- Food companies work to make it look natural
- Miss Connecticut wins Miss USA contest in Vegas
- A pairing for every patriarch: Think type, not tie, when picking a bottle for Dad on Father's Day
-
- Calendar of Events
-
-
Limestone Ledger 6/19/13
FRIDAY
Singing on the Square
Singing on the Square will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21, featuring Dixie Bluegrass Boys and Tilford Sellers and the Wagon Burners. In case of rain, the event will move to the Limestone County Event Center. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs to the east side of Limestone County Courthouse for the free concert. Contact: 256-232-5411. - Church Bulletin 6/19/13
-
Limestone Ledger 6/19/13
- Obituaries
James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51
Fmr. TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe
Raw: Heat, Spurs Back on Court Ahead of Game 7
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
Paris, Prince Depositions Used in Jackson Trial
Coiffed Cattle Get Their Close-up
In Berlin, Obama Channels Cold War Activism
Police at Patriots Tight End's Home for 2nd Day
Fed Suggests Bond Purchases Could Slow
AP: DOJ Broke Own Rules Seizing Phone Records
Raw: Baby White Rhino Debuts at Australian Zoo
Time Lapse: Rebuilding Bridge Post-collapse
Ohio Woman Accuses 3 of Holding Her Captive
Hunt for Ex-Teamster Boss Hoffa's Remains Ends
