Isaac Grant (aka Issac Grant) is charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
According to Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft, photographs were circulating on social media platforms of these horses with chains around their necks.
The chains appeared to be cutting into their necks, while the horses also looked to be malnourished.
Sheriff Craft said the photos were legitimate.
Five horses were found on the property. Unfortunately, by the time authorities arrived, one of the horses had died. Four surviving horses were removed from the property by the sheriff's office.
Sadly, one of the horses had to be euthanized after being rescued because the chains had grown into its neck so severely it had reached the horse's spinal cord and there was no way to save its life.
"It was disturbing," said Sheriff Craft. "This type of care was not justified and he has no defense as far as I'm concerned."
As for the other neglected horse, his future is looking brighter thanks to the Swany Creek Ranch.
"When they brought him to us yesterday, he was very nervous, scared," said Ranch Manager, David Corbin. "We got him in the welcome pen and gave him some loving, and gave him his meds. We're giving him some space to let him get used to everything."
"I don't see any problem with the recovery," said Corbin. "It's going to be a long process, but with a little TLC, hes going to be a great horse again."
Swany Creek Ranch has set up a GoFundMe page for assistance. They say any additional funds will be given to organizations that investigate animal cruelty.
Bond has not been set for Grant, who remains in the Vernon Parish Jail.
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(Today's Country 105.7 - July 18, 2017)
