Texas Horse Owners Face More Charges

The owners of 200 horses seized last month face a felony charge for evidence tampering and more than 10 cruelty charges.
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The owners of 200 horses seized by authorities in Conroe, Texas, last month are facing a felony charge for evidence tampering and more than 10 animal cruelty charges.

On June 24, Montgomery County, Texas, authorities seized 200 animals from the Premium Star Ranch. Law enforcement’s warrants indicated that all of the seized horse were allegedly maltreated. The animals’ owners Herman and Kathleen Hoffman were later arrested and initially charged with three counts each of misdemeanor animal cruelty. The horses were placed in the care of the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

While the horses remained under rehabilitative care, Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Philip Grant said the Hoffmans were charged with an additional 17 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty and one charge of third degree evidence tampering on July 17.

“The felony had to do with the horses and carries a penalty of two to 10 years in prison,” Grant said

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Pat Raia is a veteran journalist who enjoys covering equine welfare, industry, and news. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her Tennessee Walking Horse, Sonny.

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