Florida Man Charged With Aggravated Animal Cruelty

Hector Manuel Febus Ojeda is facing charges connected to the maltreatment of one of his horses.
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A Florida man is facing aggravated animal cruelty charges connected to the maltreatment of one of his horses.

A written statement from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, said deputies responded to a tip about the alleged abuse of a group of horses in early May. Further investigation revealed that five horses had been residing on a rented property in Kissimmee for about four months. One of the horses had sustained large, open wounds that appeared to cause pain when the horse lifted his leg. A veterinarian determined that the horse’s wounds were the result of neglect and could have been avoided.

Deputies subsequently seized all five horses and placed them in the care of the county’s animal control department, the statement said.

The investigation also revealed that the horses’ owner, Hector Manuel Febus Ojeda of Orlando, was on probation for Grand Theft. A condition of that probation banned Ojeda from owning or having contact with animals. The probation order also forbade Ojeda from leaving Orange County, Florida, without permission, the statement 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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