Ag Detectives Searching for Owners of Abandoned Horses

TULARE, CA (KMJ) Tulare County agriculture crime detectives are on the hunt for the owner of a pair of abandoned horses.

The animals had been found in a horse trailer and were believed to have been there for two days before they were discovered on April 1. Detectives believe the horses were dropped off at the property.

The Bay Gelding and a Paint Mare were removed from the property and are in the care of a veterinarian. They are in good condition.

Anyone with information regarding the owners of the horses is encouraged to contact Ag Crimes Detective Steve Boertje or Sergeant Randy Gunderman with the Agricultural Crimes Unit at (559) 733-6218, (559) 772-7107, on the Tip Now Line: (559) 725-4194, or by e-mail [email protected].