HELP THE HORSES

Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 5:26 AM CST

SICKEN ANIMAL LOVER

I am sicken by the way some people care for their animals. There are three horses on Jefferson terrace near hwy 90. There is a lack of adequate food and water and no shelter. These horses are in poor condition and need vet care asap. Whoever owns these horses should be ashamed of themselves for letting them get into this condition. These horses have been out there months. How do you as a pet owner expect these horses to eat out of an icechest?

One of the horses has an open wound on his back with fluids running down and what looks like magotts. The hip bones are sticking out and appears to be very underweight.

Horses all need shelter from wind, cold, heat and the elements so it is fair to say that no matter where you live, the most basic form of adequate shelter involves some place where your horse has free access to shelter from the changing elements. Which your horses do not. This disgusts me!

So please all you animal lovers, stand up for these poor horses and call 369-3711 and report it. Maybe you can get them to do something!

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sparky wrote on Mar 19, 2008 4:36 PM:

" Daniel, "for lack of a nail...... the battle was lost". Little things do indeed count-We would not be in the mess we are in now if people used proper grammar syntax and spelling.
Please don't be upset at the messenger-perhaps a look at yourself is in order. "

Daniel wrote on Mar 19, 2008 1:03 PM:

" Get over the grammar issue, this is not what it is about. If you do not have anything to say about the topic than stay off this forum. Maybe you should read the rules yourself. Comments should deal with matters of public concern. Are you only concerned about the grammar? If so, you have serious problems!!! The point was made so get over it!!!! "

sparky wrote on Mar 19, 2008 6:01 AM:

" To those who disparage my post:
This topic is about what I say it's about. Read the rules
"Your comments must attempt to follow basic rules of good grammar, punctuation, etc. or they will not be posted." In keeping with the rules, the poster is NOT stupid-his grammar spelling and syntax is stupid. "

melissa wrote on Mar 18, 2008 8:56 PM:

" Yes, we care about the children being neglected, but I dont see it everyday. If i seen a child being neglected, I would do the same thing and put a stop to it. "

jean wrote on Mar 18, 2008 8:53 PM:

" this is not about grammar so grow up!!!!! its about helping animals and getting them the homes and medical attention they deserve. "

i'd do it all over again.. wrote on Mar 18, 2008 8:51 PM:

" Okay, first off i have not seen the horses on iberia st or 675, i pass on jefferson terrace everyday and had to look at these horses, but now that i am informed of the others i will take a look at them. as concerned and loyal citizens we feel, we did what we had to do to get these horses taken care of. if you were a loyal and concerned citizen why havent you tried to get something done about the horses you have seen? "

To the owner wrote on Mar 18, 2008 8:19 PM:

" I hope you had learned from this. I know owning animals comes with a huge responsibility. If one is unable to care for an animal than they should give them to someone who can care for them. I also seen your horses and the living conditions. Not so great. i seen them tied up months ago, that is no way to care for horses. i hope you get the care the horse needs. I thank the people for getting involved.We need more people to get involved on issues like this. And I hope you would do the same. "

Steve wrote on Mar 18, 2008 8:10 PM:

" To the ignorant people who are calling New Iberia people ignorant.It looks like to me you are the ignorant one, this forum is for people to base their opinions on the topics. Not only that, you are calling yourself ignorant and uneducated. STICK TO THE TOPICS!!!!!! "

Deno wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:59 PM:

" If you are a concerned horse owner and care about your horses, then why are people saying that you were riding the 19 year old horse while intoxicated and flipped it in a canal? And that is how it got the wound on his back!!!!! "

Leroy wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:49 PM:

" To Mike if you know about these horses why haven't you done anything about it? "

Dean wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:43 PM:

" To Sparky: Please focus on the subject(the horse)not anyones grammar "

horses wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:29 AM:

" In reference to the other mistreated horses, why suggest someone else tend to the matter. What is wrong with you? Simply call the sheriff, oh, sorry, i forgot they are too busy to check into it. call the tv station again . "

HORSE ISSUE NOT SPEECH wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:26 AM:

" Please stay focused on the topic (the horses) not someones grammer, or do you not realize in your box what the topic is. "

mike wrote on Mar 17, 2008 9:00 PM:

" What about the seven horses on Iberia Street with no shelter and the ones on highway 675 which is by Westgate? If we're going to be loyal citizens lets be all around and let it be fair to everyone like you say you are. Or is it just about the three on Jefferson Terrance? "

This is the owner of the horses wrote on Mar 17, 2008 8:56 PM:

" As I stated I am a concerned horse lover
I Thank the people of New Iberia and I thank God that they ain't God. Yes there were two horses in good condition.The third one was a horse that I brought in that condition.Me being an experienced horse ownerI tried to do every thing in my will to help the ninteen year old horse.It is bad when people are judging you and they don't even know what's going on.I am a person that is willing to take suggestions and be open minded about any thing.God will be done "

ashamed of my home town. wrote on Mar 17, 2008 2:10 PM:

" "I seen the news last night"? People of Iberia parish, the phrase is "I SAW the news, last night". I read the forum, almost everyday, and it's amazing to me, how uneducated you people sound. "

sparky wrote on Mar 16, 2008 3:56 PM:

" What is sickening is the lack of command of rudimentary spelling grammar and sentence structure by "sicken animal lover"
If you are going to make a well found complaint, at least try not to embarrass yourself. "

tired of neglected animals wrote on Mar 15, 2008 2:59 PM:

" There has been plenty of people including myself who called the sheriff department SEVERAL TIMES, NO HELP FROM THEM and Animal control. No one seems to care enough. If I ever see an animal neglected or abused in any way I will do what I have to, to get that animal out of that situation if it means getting it myself. People need a license to drive they should have one to own animals and have children and pass a background check to have them "

lady wrote on Mar 12, 2008 10:48 AM:

" That is just ashame but not only for the owner but for who ever wrote this statement. You have seen it why havent you done something about it. Take pictures as evidence. What was your plan just to run to the daily iberian and hope somebody else would do something about it? "

Acadianstyle wrote on Mar 10, 2008 10:05 PM:

" Passed this morning and saw only one horse there. When I left work at 5pm it was gone. They must have finally got the message. My one concern is that just because they moved them does not mean the level of care will improve. We will just not see the bad conditions but they will still be there. What a shame. "

Tom wrote on Mar 9, 2008 9:55 PM:

" Got a call today and only one horse there. I hope they are being taken care of. Owner needs to give them up to people who want them and will take care of them. I still say shame on The sheriff Dept. They got several calls and NOTHING. IT TOOK KATC TO GET INVOVLED. Thank you "

to concerned horse lover wrote on Mar 9, 2008 9:50 PM:

" I seen the 2 horses tied up that is what got my attention. I called the Sheriff dept. 2 months ago or so. I waited a week or so and called again, Then they built that so called fence. I dont know that much about horses but what I do know, is that , that is not a concerned horse lover as the owner stated. "

elonda wrote on Mar 9, 2008 9:41 PM:

" thanks to the person who brought food. we need more concerned people like this person. why hasn't the daily iberian written a story on this. let everyone know what the sheriff didn't do. no telling where the sick horse is now. had they done something maybe this horse would be in a well cared for place. "

Wondering wrote on Mar 9, 2008 5:47 PM:

" I admire your caring, but I wonder where are the letters and calls to the appropriate agencies about all the children in this parish who being treated just as badly? Look around. Why is it we are willing to go to the mat for a horse, but look the other way when our neighbor neglects their children??? "

Concerned Horse Lover wrote on Mar 9, 2008 11:06 AM:

" I had horses all my life and took good care of them. You must have at least one acre per horse. You must supply water, shelter and food every day. I have seen the horses on Jefferson Terrace, they were on a short lead line, then they put up a fence with no shelter. I do not think they have any water source, they have to bring it in, how fresh can it be. Something must be done NOW not in a few days. "

Missy wrote on Mar 8, 2008 9:21 PM:

" I seen the news last night. The owner of the horse said he is a concerned animal lover? Wow where i am from a concerned animal lover would have food, shelter, water and vet care for his animals and not let them live in those conditions. To me those horses looked very ill "

for me to know wrote on Mar 8, 2008 9:17 PM:

" I heard that a concerned person went out and bought 100lbs of food for the horses. We need more people like that. "

to suzie wrote on Mar 8, 2008 9:15 PM:

" I heard tha after the owner was on the news, he took the horse and placed it somewhere else. That seems sorta odd to me. Where is the horse at? Hopefully getting the care it needs "

suzi wrote on Mar 8, 2008 9:13 PM:

" I drove by there today and seen only 2 horses. What happened to the sick one?Kinda strange is is no longer there. "

concerned New iberian wrote on Mar 8, 2008 9:11 PM:

" Thank you KATC! I seen the news I am so glad that someone is finally listening. I hope that now something will be done. MAybe the Sheriff Dept. will now get out from behind their desk and do something "

KATC Coverage wrote on Mar 7, 2008 10:29 PM:

" One step closer, media reports. I saw the news clip, it struck me funny when the owner stated he took care of his horses. If this is true, where is their food, water, and protective shelter? I'm sorry, he is not a caring owner, if he were none of this would have started in the first place. "

shame on owner wrote on Mar 7, 2008 8:34 PM:

" I can understand wanting to own such beautiful creatures, but why do you wnat to own them if you don't want to take care of them. even if you want them to ride you need to keep up their health so they are rideable. shame on you for doing this to these animals. how would you like it if you were treated this way. remember jesus is watching you harm one of his creatures. "

former horse owner wrote on Mar 7, 2008 7:15 PM:

" I personally past today around 1:30pm.There was a small blue pickup there with more fence post it the bed of the truck, wondering if they are making more pens or what??? Horses are in poor condition and were all standing in north wind with no shelter what so ever,,, didnt see any food or hay for them,,there looks to be no grass at all in pen area , nothinhg but mud..Its a disgrace for anyone to treat any animal in this fashion..Maybe we as a group ought to get together and go build a shelter for them. get arrested quickly "

Rene Koch wrote on Mar 7, 2008 5:34 PM:

" I can help with some of the horse. I have 135 acer of land and grass with a pond with water. I would be glad to help these horse. I grew up with horse and I love horse. I will well any animal. email me or call me if i can help 367-6248. "

Something finally done wrote on Mar 7, 2008 3:22 PM:

" I heard thru the grapevine that the owner(s) of the horses are being charged and the horses will be moved. It is about time something is done to help these horses. The more that complain the more help will be given to these horses. "

Same Problem wrote on Mar 7, 2008 12:29 PM:

" I too have neighbors with 14 horses on small property. I had to call the Board of Health and the state of la vet. office they sent two people out there and she was given so many weeks to make sure all the horses had their shots as well pick up their crap. Well she did that but now it's getting worse again. So I will call again. That would be my advise to you. By the way this property is in Coteau. These people should not own animals that they can't or won't take careof. "

get the media involved wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:49 PM:

" media loves stories like this. "

EMBARESSED wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:48 PM:

" I am so ashamed to say i belong to this community. I have lived here for a long time and i never would have expected this kind of ignorance. That something as simple as taking the law into the laws hands has been totally ignored because of obvious laziness as the sheriffs department has become. It's simple, serve the owners and take the horses. From what I read a few people have offered to take them. Problem solved. Horses safe, happy, loved and on the road to recovery!!!!! "

MAry J wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:13 PM:

" I was driving to work one morning on Jefferson Terrace when I saw what appears to be 3 sick horses in a lot near the highway. I slowed down to get a better view and discover a thin, weak, sorrel horse in a small lot. You can literally count the poor animal’s ribs. I stop for an even closer look. The horses has a dull look in their eyes and its feet show signs of neglect by their ragged appearance. There is no grass in the lot, nor any hay. "

Jack wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:02 PM:

" Well,I inquired about those same horses and I was told that the owner had 3 days to do something with the horses and this was on Saturday and it is now Thursday and I drove by and those poor horses are still out there. So What is The Iberia Parish Sheriff waiting on? For the horses to Die? By the looks of them, it won't be long anyways. "

CALL THE NEWS CHANNEL wrote on Mar 6, 2008 5:31 AM:

" Call the news I bet they would be willing to do a story on it and then the ward area constables would have to do something or look like morons or like they do not care on television! Lord knows they do not want that to happen! There is more than one way catch a rat!!! "

Danny wrote on Mar 5, 2008 10:28 PM:

" City Of New Iberia do something and help thoses poor horses. Sad Sad Sad. If I had a trailor I would go get those horses myself. My wife had told me about them and she had also called the Police Dept. Maybe go to the daily Iberian and have them do a story might get the attention these horses need. "

Cathy M wrote on Mar 5, 2008 10:19 PM:

" I wish there were more people that feels like the person who started this forum. Those horses should be seized. They have no business owning animals. I went by there today just to see for myself.I was in shock!! "

Donna wrote on Mar 5, 2008 10:14 PM:

" I have also called the sheriff department. It rellly makes me mad to see those horses out there with no shelter and they use to be tied up. I notice they have been there several months. Nothing is being done. My next step is to contact katc. New Iberia do something!!!!!!!! "

animal lover wrote on Mar 5, 2008 10:06 PM:

" I had been calling the sheriff dept. for a month now and horses are still at the same location. not only had I called I went in personally. I called the humane society. I emailed the aspca. Now tell me about my duties. I tried everything I am just hoping that I can get the attention of more people so maybe something will get done "

cindy wrote on Mar 5, 2008 8:57 PM:

" I called too! NOTHINGGGGG!!! It is ashame no one cares. What the heck is the animal control for? I didn't think is was for just dogs, cats, snd small animals, so what are the larger animals to do take a bus???? Any one interested in helping please post information. thank you!!!! "

hunny wrote on Mar 5, 2008 8:39 PM:

" Having seen these horses I am compelled to state my feelings. Shame on our Animal shelter and our sheriff department, because neither seem to care. I have called, others have called, they are rude, uncaring. Can anyone out there help direct us to who would help. These are horses are suffering and we are allowing it by not helping. What kind of justice do we have in New Iberia, to close our eyes to this. Please help!!!!!
"

Just Me wrote on Mar 5, 2008 6:50 PM:

" If anyone but the owner calls a Vet most will not respond because they expect to get paid for their services which is only right. Animal control usually handles small animals or anything that can be safely transported in their trucks. The person responsible for horses and general livestock is the Ward Constable. There are 3 in Iberia Parish and I can't speak in regards to the Ward 1 or 2 area constables, the Ward 3 Constable does absolutely nothing and will chastise you if you call his house after hours. "

call a vet and report them wrote on Mar 5, 2008 2:08 PM:

" call a vet or call the animal control. It is your duty being you have seen these wounds and abuse of these animals. Please call because something can be done and these animals can legally be taken from the owner if there is evidence of abuse! "

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