Ask for Justice for Starved Louisiana Horses - National Humane Education Society

The malnourished horses were Thoroughbred racehorses.

At least 25 dead horses were found at Hillcrest Farm in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, and 52 weak and starving horses were confiscated. Since being rescued, more have succumbed to starvation but most are being rehabilitated. As investigations continue, the number of dead horses found on the property is expected to rise. A case so appalling and so large cannot be ignored. Mental health professionals have found such a blatant disregard for life to be a serious warning sign; individuals who commit such acts of animal abuse often mistreat humans as well. Thankfully the owner, Charles Ford, has been arrested by the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney (DA) seems to be building a strong case.

Help NHES ensure that Charles Ford is charged for his alleged animal abuse and that future abusers in Sabine Parish are also arrested and charged. Call or write a thank-you letter to the sheriff for taking action and arresting Ford. Also, call or write to the DA to strongly urge him to charge Charles Ford to the fullest extent of Louisiana law for the crime of cruelty to animals. Ask that he be charged with one count of animal cruelty for each horse found on the property, alive or dead that Ford be barred from ever owning animals again.

Sheriff Guffey Lynn Pattison
Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Department
PO Box 1440
Many, LA 71449
Tele. No.: 318-256-9241

The Honorable Don M. Burkett
District Attorney of Sabine and DeSoto Parish
495 S Capital Street
Many, LA 71449
Tele. No.: 318-256-6246