Update on Horses Left to Rot in a Barn

The owner of a dozen horses left to rot in a barn in Black Forest is taking care of several of the animals that have survived.

Horse carcass after carcass was uncovered by a renter on the property Friday (9/19/14) afternoon.

KRDO NewsChannel 13 called El Paso County Sheriff’s Office PIO Greg White for an update Saturday (9/20/14) to see if any charges were filed.

Sergeant White said no information will be coming out until next week.

In the meantime, the other animals remain at the barn in black forest, but Sergeant White says the mounted unit is working with the owner to make sure the horses “get the care they need.”

There are about eight living horses and some alpacas on the property.

The living horses appear neglected with hooves grown out, and ribs and bones showing.