Hill County Judge Awards HSNT Custody of 237 Horses and Livestock

The Only part the Wild Horse Foundation had in this seizure was the Professional Wranglers were hired out to assist with the removal and the lease pasture which now has been turned over to the HSNT.  It was determined that these horses had strangles which was the leading cause of there sickness causing them to die and loose massive weight.   Strangles is not a reportable disease in Texas but once the land is expose to this disease it is a carrier for a period of 1 year after contact.  Strangles can worsen to Bastard strangles and kill a horse unknown and not one thing a person can do to prevent this.   Sandy Gambort asked the foundation to remove ourselves from this case for liability reasons.  She authorized the use of a double decker to haul horses and we did not want any part or association of this illegal use. 

Hill County officials reinforced today that they will not tolerate animal neglect or abuse in a sweeping decision by Judge Eugene Fulton. The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) was awarded custody of 237 horses, cattle and other livestock seized by officials on March 5th.

The starving animals, surrounded by numerous animal carcasses, were suffering from malnourishment and threatening medical conditions on dry pasture

Believed to be the largest livestock cruelty seizure on record, HSNT has incurred costs in excess of $30,000. Dedicated staff and volunteers have been working around the clock to care for the animals.  The cost of care exceeds $2000.00 per day. (They have no clue on they arrived at this fee other they used my $30,000.00 figure, ask them.)