MAYFIELD, KENTUCKY...suspected neglect and starving horses

[BJ]

Anyone know this area? (Mayfield, Kentucky) on W. Slaughter Rd.

Supposedly stallions and pregnant mares, nothing but rib cages and fighting each other for food.

Anyone in the area to possibly check on or help out in the possible rescue of these horses?

PM me if you can do something to help or provide info.

Thanks.
BJ

[madelyn]

Yikes. It is south of Paducah, southeast of Cape Girardeau, MO.

[BJ]

Yikes. It is south of Paducah, southeast of Cape Girardeau, MO.

Are there any rescues in the area or just decent folk willing to check on these horses?

Is this a bad area? Or just far away? (or both?)

[madelyn]

It's really far away, down in the shoehorn piece of Kentucky that protrudes west into Missouri. Probably about 240 miles, four hours each way or so. I just don't have a spare day at all at this time of the year. Maybe someone in or near Paducah or on the other side in Missouri?

[BJ]

It's really far away, down in the shoehorn piece of Kentucky that protrudes west into Missouri. Probably about 240 miles, four hours each way or so. I just don't have a spare day at all at this time of the year. Maybe someone in or near Paducah or on the other side in Missouri?

Well thanks Madelyn. If you can think of any farms or friends or Vets in that area...that might be able to help...would much appreciate it. I think this is a situation where the Sheriff has been out but the horses weren't all that visible at the time. Kind of like the gal that had over 70 horses confiscated recently. I'm "told" these horses were bought at some local "killpen-type" auctions, so it sounds like they've been through a lot already.

[lilly]

BJ you have a PM.

[shimmeringbay]

BJ you have another PM

[KAL]

Mayfield is only about 20 miles from Murray State University, which has a very, very good pre-vet, vet tech, animal science, and equine program. There are a lot of very good horse people in the area...

However, you cannot simply go on to someone else's property and start messing with their critters, no matter what the conditions. You also cannot "liberate" these critters either...

So, what is it you are asking?

So far, I am seeing nothing in these posts which suggests that anything can be done, other than contact (and continue to complain to) the Sheriff, Humane Society (I know there is one in Murray), or other animal control agency.

Yes it is heartbreaking. And, I hope a good solution is found, however based on the couple threads I am seeing... one with innuendo about theft, with no basis given... now one with horrible conditions, yet the Sheriff apparently has inspected and not acted... I am not seeing too much to go on.

Hopefully, one of those good local people or a couple of the MSU students can "force" the issue with the authorities. It would be great if these critters could somehow find refuge at MSU... they will be taken care of there.

[shimmeringbay]

Speak Up For Horses is working with the local authorities, the neighbors, the local vets etc. to resolve this sad situation.

[KAL]

Fantastic!

Thanks Shimmeringbay! Let's pray and hope for the best!

[BJ]

Fantastic!

Thanks Shimmeringbay! Let's pray and hope for the best!

KAL,

People have been working on this for weeks and Vets and Authorities have had knowledge of it for as long.

The only way THAT even happened was to post on forums like this. Sorry if it offends you, however it seems to be the only way situations like this get ANY hope of attention.

I am told, by the people on the ground, that neighbors and rescue groups are trying to bring food in for these horses and the owners are refusing it, even though they are under orders from the Vets and Authorities to FEED THESE HORSES and have been given an opportunity to AVOID further legal action.

Rather than to be so "offended" by "inuendo" of the possibility and concern that a horse was "stolen", which might EXPLAIN how such a beautiful and once valued horse could end up in the condition she did, WHY NOT BE OFFENDED by the humans that could do such a thing to a horse. Why not be OFFENDED, instead of just "accepting" the continuing EXCUSES, by those who could help to change things, yet fail to lift a finger to do so, because it "might" mean less dollars in their pockets at the end of the day?

[KAL]

BJ, stop being a drama queen. It doesn't translate well over the internet and it darn sure doesn't help solve any situation.

I was not offended in my earlier post... perhaps frustrated, but not offended. I was merely stating fact... facts that are supported by your last post. One simply cannot enter into such a situation without the guidance of the authorities...

Now, as for your over-bearing nature with assumptions... I do find over-dramatizing any situation by including innuendo or misleading facts involving a crime to be offensive. Not only that it is borderline slander... and completely unnecessary.

There are thousands of beautiful critters going through feed-lots, are you ready to assume they are all stolen? I am not. In a case of neglect, should it matter whether a horse is stolen or not? In my book, the answer is simple... no. The horses need help.

Once saved, then let the authorities gather facts to establish if the horse might have been stolen. Saying a horse may have been stolen simply because it is supposedly beautiful and now being abused is absolutely irresponsible.

Also, do you honestly think you hold the exclusive on being offended? Do you think you hold the exclusive when it comes to being pro-active in trying to hinder, slow, and eventually end animal abuse? From your willingness to attack my post, either you think you are ordained with the right to judge others in such a manner, or you are an overly emotional 12 year old.

Simply, you don't know me, you have no idea what I stand for, what I do, what I am involved in, or where my heart and backing lies. I would suggest you display more intellect, more discipline, and less emotion prior to submitting your next post.

Oh... by the way, I am not terribly far away from Mayfield. I have friends in the area and some affiliations with entities that are aware of the situation. I made a call this morning and was told there was no reason for me to make the trip... for reasons you partially eluded to.

[BJ]

Kal,

Perhaps you would prefer getting your info from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. It is my understanding they are coordinating a few things in this situation. Maybe you can do something to help. Phone 831-386-0135

My original posts were made at the request of those involved in this situation. Subsequent posts were to answer questions. I'm sorry if you feel that is being a "drama queen". But that okay with me, as long as the horses find the care they need.

Thanks,
BJ

[shimmeringbay]

Please let's channel our frustrations into positive energy towards helping these horses and the people there trying to help these horses.

While this situation may have history, the most important thing now is the present and how it is handled today.

[mlwinter]

And with all the horses that need help and need to be fed and need to be out of bad situations, people still feel the need to steal my broodmare in foal...no one saw anything, just poof she was gone.