On October 8, members of East Coast Horse Rescue attended the address to check on the welfare of two horses on the 14 hectare property.
One horse was allegedly found to be malnourished and dehydrated.
Another horse on the property was moved as it is alleged it's was severely emaciated and dehydrated.
The horse that was euthanized also had an extensive skin disease and was believed to be susceptible to terminal heart failure.
Following enquiries by Nimbin police the man was sent a court attendance notice to answer six counts of animal cruelty including, committing an act of cruelty upon an animal; being in charge of an animal and failing to provide suitable supervision; failing to provide veterinary treatment; and failing to provide proper and sufficient food and drink to an animal.
He is due to appear at Lismore Local Court in January 2013.
(Northern Star - Nov 28, 2012)
