Upon arrival, the Deputy found an emaciated horse in a neighbor’s property and saw that the horse’s bones, throughout parts of its body, were visible through the skin. The horse also had trouble standing and dragged its right rear leg. The hooves appeared to also not be kept.
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| Rosa Lozoya |
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit was immediately summoned to the scene.
Further investigation revealed the owner of the horse was not providing adequate food, water or care for the horse due to financial issues.
The owner of the horse was identified as 58 year old Rosa Lozoya. Lozoya was placed under arrest for Cruelty to Animals (livestock) and booked in to the El Paso County Detention Facility.
The horse was released in care of other relatives to care for the horse. The homeowner was advised, to include relatives, to seek medical attention for the horse due to its current condition.
(El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - May 29, 2012)
