Penny's Story

Penny's Story

06 June 2016

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As many of us, I met Debi Metcalfe and Stolen Horse International/NetPosse (SHI) at a time of crisis. I went out to feed my Palomino mare, Penny, one morning, and she was gone. No fence breaks, no gates open--she was just gone. I frantically searched the adjoining pastures and farms, to no avail. I had no idea where to turn or what to do. I went home and logged onto Google. When I typed in "stolen horses", Stolen Horse International's site came up. I contacted Debi, and Stolen Horse International, aka NetPosse,  sprang into action with resources, ideas, and activation of a network of eyes and ears across the country and around the world.  

My story had a happy ending. Within 2 days, Penny was located and returned to me. Even when faced with airtight evidence to the contrary, the county District Attorney refused to prosecute the thief, saying it was simply a case of "mistaken identity." That just led to SHI's stronger lobbying to get the crime of horse theft taken seriously in our courts, something that is still emphasized today.  

Debi and Stolen Horse International work tirelessly with local and national law enforcement and volunteers to reunite horses with their families. I have never known a more focused, devoted individual than Debi. She is a powerhouse of educational information and energy, which she freely shares with everyone. Get to know Stolen Horse International/NetPosse, support them with your time and contributions, and help them continue their work. The economy is causing more and more horses to disappear. With your help, SHI can continue and grow its important efforts.  

Bonnie Earnhardt 
Writer/Editor 

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