5/12/14 - Jimmy and Vicky have been found deceased

NetPosse is saddened to learn these two beautiful horses were tragically found deceased. Our hearts go out to the owners and others who cared about the well being of these horses.

From barn owner: canoers found Jimmy and more searching found Vicki. Still many unanswered questions we will never know but no marks on bodies other than river and tree rash wounds and 2 far gone for any further answers

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Many people have been greatly saddened by the apparent theft of two horses from a rural La Valle property.

Not only are the owners of the two missing horses grieving their loss, so is anyone involved with Veterans Equine Trail Service (VETS), a program that combines horse rescue with physical and mental therapy for veterans and for disabled kids.

The many people affected by the horse rustling include the property owners, the people who oversee the VETS program, the many volunteers, and the even larger number of veterans and disabled kids who benefit from interaction with the total of 48 horses (counting the missing two).

VETS program head Barb Knopf does not disguise the anger she feels over the apparent horse rustling. “These horses help disabled veterans and troubled kids,” she says. “Someone is disrespecting veterans and depriving needy children by taking Jimmy and Vicki. I birthed both of these horses and helped them stand for the first time. I take this very personally.”

When Knopf and volunteers did a head count on March 14 they realized two were missing and quickly realized they were Jimmy and Vicki. Knopf says these were an unlikely duo to take, in that they are different types and sizes and normally did not “hang around” together. She says Jimmy and Vicki aren’t trained yet and aren’t worth much money.

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RESOURCE: NEWS 4, By Dawn Kiefer, Richland Observer Editorhttp://www.swnews4u.com/section/123/article/20572/

PLEASE SEE JIMMY'S NETPOSSE LISTING: http://www.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=2200 

PLEASE SEE VICKY'S NETPOSSE LISTING: http://www.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=2202