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FW: [RC] Heads up on Arabians in Middletown. - Curtis, Laura (LauraCurtis)

This story is unbelievably upsetting and depressing.  I am saddened that
the situation deteriorated to this point before there was any
intervention.  It sounds like the horses are suffering horribly, and
that being put down would be a blessing for many of them.  Does anyone
know if charges are being pressed on the owner?

-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Karen Sullivan
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:43 AM
To: Jo Ann Knight; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; jessicat@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] Heads up on Arabians in Middletown.

A heads up on this also. I live in the county and have met this person
some time ago.  A friend has a gelding that came from her ranch, that
turned into a nice little horse. I much admire the folks who are working
so hard to try to place these horses and don't want to put a damper on
things....but what has not been said on ridecamp yet is that most of
these horses are totally wild and have been living on 50 acres in feral
herds run by stallions.

What I know and what I have heard so far:

What I know:  Theresa Sanders used to breed Arabian race horses at a
very nice stable in Middletown.  At some point, she moved out to another
piece of property by the creek in Middletown with what was left of her
horses.  I have driven by there quite a few times over the past years
and have observed a lot of horses in the distance on basically a 50 acre
dry lot (dirt)....and kept wondering why animal control has not done
anything sooner.  I drove by last week and observed quite a few horses
in the distance and some pipe pens....and a few mares and very young
foals  mares still dropping foals).  There is a sign on the property
with her phone number to contact about buying the horses   At CJS Ranch
supply, I was give the number of the animal control officer who is
handling the case.  I called Lake County Animal control and was told
Theresa has until Aug. 1 to sell or give away these animals.  After that
Animal Control will step in.  Lake County Animal control does not have
the facilities to house all these horses.  About two years ag
o, they consfiscated about 40 horse from an Upper Lake Breeder who was
also breeding and breeding and accumulating horses.

What I have heard:  The horses are mostly feral, running in small
stallion bands....with a lot of inbreeding.  No telling who bred who.  I
heard this weekend that the 20 or so who went up to Humbolds County to
an animal rescue up there were very poor looking (very small and scrawny
and etc).  I heard quite a few left in Middletown may not survive vet
treatment, they are in such
bad condition.  People who go there to get a horse should take ropes,
halters and a ton of time...to herd into pens and try to get in trailer.
They are effectively wild....no hoof care, shots or worming......  we
also heard that Animal control has offered to geld the colts and
stallions in the past and she has refused....

Okay, thats what I know!  Also to clarify....Rainbow Ag is in Lakeport,
NOT Lower Lake...and yes, Keith Shields is the person to contact.  
Karen


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