๐จ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ค๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐จ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐
The Kentucky Horse Council is providing comprehensive equine care to the horses involved in the Ohana Run/Marlo Matheny case, in coordination with the Kentucky Department of Agricultureย and the Boyd County Sheriff's Office.
The KHC is providing:
๐ฉบveterinary assessments,
๐พtailored nutritional plans, and
โค๏ธongoing husbandry support to ensure the safety and recovery of the many horses involved.
The KHC is ensuring each horse receives dedicated veterinary evaluations and rehabilitation protocols, as well as targeted refeeding plans. Veterinarians and KHC staff will continue to provide care and assistance throughout the lengthy process.
To support the ongoing veterinary and feed assistance support of these horses and others across the Commonwealth, please consider donating โค๏ธhere.โค๏ธ
From the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA):
Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Boyd County Sheriffโs Office Announce Arrest of Operator of Ohana Run Farm
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and Boyd County Sheriffโs Office announced the arrest of Marlo Matheny, operator of Ohana Run Farm, for Animal Cruelty, 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanorโthe highest charge available under Kentucky law for livestock abuse.
According to the arrest affidavit, Matheny is accused of intentionally failing to provide adequate food, water, and health care to two horses. Both horses were described as severely malnourished, with open wounds and body condition scores of 1. One horse also suffered from a severe lice infestation.
KDA initiated the investigation with assistance from the Boyd County Sheriffโs Office. Multiple state agencies and organizationsโled by the generous resources donated by the Kentucky Horse Councilโcontinue coordinating efforts to ensure the horses receive appropriate care.
The investigation remains ongoing and no further details are available at this time. KDA is working to identify the legal owners of horses and asks anyone with information regarding their ownership to contact StateVet@ky.gov.
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