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10 Horses seized in Hanover County, Virginia - one horse dead
March 2, 2010:
Animal Control authorities in Hanover County, Virginia, assisted by the United States Equine Rescue League, seized 10 horses on January 12, 2010 when the owner, Karyn Hale, did not comply with recommendations given to her by a veterinarian and the county to properly take care of her horses. One of the horses that was initially being investigated was found buried on the property when authorities went back to check on the horses.
Most of the horses were extremely emaciated and weak, covered in feces and "rain rot". They are being safehoused in undisclosed USERL barns in the Richmond area where they have been placed on a rehabilitation program designed for each horse and are receiving necessary veterinarian and farrier care.
Karyn Hale of Mechanicsville, Virginia has been charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty and faces a possible year in jail and a $2,500 fine for each count.
Read NBC12 News Story
USERL is accepting donations towards the horse's care. All donations of funds, feed and hay are appreciated. You can donate via paypal through the USERL Store (simply click on the red donate button below). All donations are tax deductible!
Or checks can be mailed to:
USERL
9660 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 138 Box 300
Raleigh, NC 27615
Please note "Hanover, Va Horses" on check!
Animal Control authorities in Hanover County, Virginia, assisted by the United States Equine Rescue League, seized 10 horses on January 12, 2010 when the owner, Karyn Hale, did not comply with recommendations given to her by a veterinarian and the county to properly take care of her horses. One of the horses that was initially being investigated was found buried on the property when authorities went back to check on the horses.
Most of the horses were extremely emaciated and weak, covered in feces and "rain rot". They are being safehoused in undisclosed USERL barns in the Richmond area where they have been placed on a rehabilitation program designed for each horse and are receiving necessary veterinarian and farrier care.
Karyn Hale of Mechanicsville, Virginia has been charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty and faces a possible year in jail and a $2,500 fine for each count.
Read NBC12 News Story
USERL is accepting donations towards the horse's care. All donations of funds, feed and hay are appreciated. You can donate via paypal through the USERL Store (simply click on the red donate button below). All donations are tax deductible!
Or checks can be mailed to:
USERL
9660 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 138 Box 300
Raleigh, NC 27615
Please note "Hanover, Va Horses" on check!
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Update!
HANOVER COUNTY, VA WOMAN CONVICTED ON 11 COUNTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RICHMOND, VA, May 21, 2010- A Hanover County woman was convicted yesterday on eleven counts of animal cruelty after one horse was found dead on the property and ten others were found suffering from neglect and starvation. The horses, located in western Hanover County, were seized January 12, 2010 by Hanover County Animal Control assisted by volunteers from the United States Equine Rescue League. Hale had failed to follow care and feeding recommendations given her by a local veterinarian and Hanover County Animal Control on a previous visit. Besides starvation, the horses suffered from lice, skin infections, open sores, severely long hooves and most were encrusted with feces.
Calling the case a perfect definition of animal cruelty, General District Court Judge, The Honorable Peter L. Trible, admonished the owner, Karyn Hale of Mechanicsville, for neglecting and starving the horses. He sentenced Hale to 5-1/2 years in jail with all but 110 days suspended of active jail time. Hale was also ordered not to own or care for any horses or other livestock for 24 months and after that time can approach the court for permission. She also lost ownership of the 9 horses owned by her. The 10th horse, boarded by Hale, was returned to its owner a few weeks after seizure.
The nine horses are still being cared for and rehabilitated by the United States Equine Rescue League in the Richmond area. It is expected the horses will be released into the permanent custody of the USERL within the next several days.
HANOVER COUNTY, VA WOMAN CONVICTED ON 11 COUNTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RICHMOND, VA, May 21, 2010- A Hanover County woman was convicted yesterday on eleven counts of animal cruelty after one horse was found dead on the property and ten others were found suffering from neglect and starvation. The horses, located in western Hanover County, were seized January 12, 2010 by Hanover County Animal Control assisted by volunteers from the United States Equine Rescue League. Hale had failed to follow care and feeding recommendations given her by a local veterinarian and Hanover County Animal Control on a previous visit. Besides starvation, the horses suffered from lice, skin infections, open sores, severely long hooves and most were encrusted with feces.
Calling the case a perfect definition of animal cruelty, General District Court Judge, The Honorable Peter L. Trible, admonished the owner, Karyn Hale of Mechanicsville, for neglecting and starving the horses. He sentenced Hale to 5-1/2 years in jail with all but 110 days suspended of active jail time. Hale was also ordered not to own or care for any horses or other livestock for 24 months and after that time can approach the court for permission. She also lost ownership of the 9 horses owned by her. The 10th horse, boarded by Hale, was returned to its owner a few weeks after seizure.
The nine horses are still being cared for and rehabilitated by the United States Equine Rescue League in the Richmond area. It is expected the horses will be released into the permanent custody of the USERL within the next several days.
Lea, one of the surviving 9 horses, as seen upon the date of seizure (on left), and after rehabiliation (on right).
Gustav upon the date of seizure (on left), and as he is today after rehabilitation (on right). Gustav was featured as USERL's 1000th horse saved in our rehabilitation program earlier this year!
HANOVER COUNTY WOMAN SENTENCED TO JAIL IN HORSE CRUELTY CASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RICHMOND, VA, October 6, 2010 – A Hanover County woman, Karyn Hale, was convicted yesterday on eleven counts of animal cruelty in Hanover County Circuit Court after appealing her original conviction in General District Court on May 17, 2010.
Ten horses were seized on January 12, 2010 by Hanover County Animal Control, assisted by the United States Equine Rescue League, after it was discovered in a follow up visit by authorities that Hale had failed to follow care and feeding recommendations by a local veterinarian. It was also discovered that one of the horses had died and its body was buried in a shallow grave covered up by leaves and manure. Besides starvation, the horses suffered from lice, skin infections, open sores, severely long hooves and most were encrusted with feces due to the unsanitary conditions.
Circuit Court Judge, The Honorable J. Overton Harris, upheld the lower court’s original sentence of 180 days in jail on each count, suspended 170 days on each count, leaving Hale with a total of 110 days active jail time. Hale was also ordered not to own any horses for 2 years and was put on probation for 2 years.
Hale lost ownership of the horses after her conviction in General District Court in May and permanent custody of nine of horses was given by the County to the United States Equine Rescue League. The tenth horse was boarded at the Hale farm and was returned to its owner.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RICHMOND, VA, October 6, 2010 – A Hanover County woman, Karyn Hale, was convicted yesterday on eleven counts of animal cruelty in Hanover County Circuit Court after appealing her original conviction in General District Court on May 17, 2010.
Ten horses were seized on January 12, 2010 by Hanover County Animal Control, assisted by the United States Equine Rescue League, after it was discovered in a follow up visit by authorities that Hale had failed to follow care and feeding recommendations by a local veterinarian. It was also discovered that one of the horses had died and its body was buried in a shallow grave covered up by leaves and manure. Besides starvation, the horses suffered from lice, skin infections, open sores, severely long hooves and most were encrusted with feces due to the unsanitary conditions.
Circuit Court Judge, The Honorable J. Overton Harris, upheld the lower court’s original sentence of 180 days in jail on each count, suspended 170 days on each count, leaving Hale with a total of 110 days active jail time. Hale was also ordered not to own any horses for 2 years and was put on probation for 2 years.
Hale lost ownership of the horses after her conviction in General District Court in May and permanent custody of nine of horses was given by the County to the United States Equine Rescue League. The tenth horse was boarded at the Hale farm and was returned to its owner.
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