Missing Horse named Bullet - Vale, NC, 28168 #8839

Missing Horse Near Vale, NC, 28168

Name: Bullet
Gender: Gelding
Species: Horse
Breed: Quarter Horse
Description: Bullet disappeared from his pasture in the Reeps Grove Church / North Brook / Cat Square area of Lincoln County, NC, on July 12, 2025. He was confirmed to be safe within his pasture on Saturday evening at approximately 9:00 PM.

There are no indications of fence damage or other anomalies. He was not equipped with a halter or any other tack items at the time.

Bullet is barefoot and exhibits a limp in his right hind leg due to a prior injury sustained during a competition, which occurred before his adoption. He is not suitable for work or riding. Additionally, he bears a brand on his right shoulder. Please refer to the attached picture.

I didn’t notice any signs that Bullet tried to escape. He was happily grazing on plenty of green grass, and he had a buddy with him. There were no signs of damage to the fence either. Usually, if one of my horses leaves the pasture, I find hoof prints in the yard where they tried to get back in, but I saw none of that. It’s really as if he just vanished into thin air. It seems like someone must have opened a gate and taken him. Since none of my horses wear halters, I get the feeling whoever came for him was well-prepared. Bullet was probably the most likely target because of his leg injury from when his previous owners used him in competitions. That injury means he can’t run away to escape someone.
Area Last Seen: Vale, NC, 28168
Date Lost: 7/13/2025
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