A horse rescue operation in Wells, Nevada is hoping to gain custody of 31 horses seized from a Churchill County property two weeks ago. On Wednesday, the Justice of the Peace in Fallon ruled the Northeastern Nevada Equine rescue can take the horses, if it pays for the vet bills and board.
Vet bills and board for seized horses
A horse rescue operation in Wells, Nevada is hoping to gain custody of 31 horses seized from a Churchill County property two weeks ago.
Deanna Tierney drove from Wells on Thursday to Fallon in hopes of taking home at least some of the 31 horses seized from a Churchill County woman earlier this month.
The horses in question are currently at the Fallon Livestock Exchange, where they are being cared for.
Churchill County Sheriff, Ben Trotter, says at the time of seizure, the horses were malnourished, and many have feet that have grown out to such an extent, they have trouble walking.
Tierney says she's had experience with these kinds of health problems before and has farriers who will help her, and local veterinarians who will check the horses' teeth, vaccines, and any other needs the horses may have.The sheriff's office says criminal charges are pending against the former owner of the horses, Dorothy Robertson.
Tierney says she eventually hopes to put the animals up for adoption.
If you would like more information on the Northeastern Nevada Equine Rescue or would like to donate products, hay or money to the cause, go to nnequinerescue@hotmail.com.