The federal appeals court based in Denver upheld the seizure of dozens of malnourished horses in Park County, finding that government officials had probable cause to suspect a violation of
The federal appeals court based in Denver upheld the seizure of dozens of malnourished horses in Park County, finding that government officials had probable cause to suspect a violation of
The federal appeals court based in Denver upheld the seizure of dozens of malnourished horses in Park County, finding that government officials had probable cause to suspect a violation of
Probable cause existed for the seizure of a Park County rancherâs malnourished and dying horses in the midst of a brutal cold snap, a federal judge has ruled, dismissing the manâs claims against the parties who rescued his animals.
U.S. District Court Senior Judge Philip A. Brimmer concluded the seizure warrant, based on a sheriffâs deputyâs statement, properly outlined the horses that were subject to confiscation pursuant to a veterinarianâs recommendation. The affidavit paints a clear picture: the weather was harsh and plaintiffâs horses were in rough condition. Plaintiff failed to provide his horses the appropriate feed until several weeks after he was directed, and at least two horses, and possibly ten, had died,â wrote Brimmer in the March 10 order. âPlaintiff refused to bring his horses near the barn for proper shelter until he was given several warnings and directives.â