Log in to WRAL.com with one click using your favorite social network:
OR
Log in using your WRAL.com account:



Wrong email/password combination.

Forgot password?

Register with WRAL.com using your favorite social network:
OR
Register for a WRAL.com account using our web form.

3:32 p.m. • 5-24-13

Weather Forecast for Raleigh

  • Sat: Clear.
    • Hi: 72° F
  • Sun: Partly Cloudy.
    • Hi: 75° F
  • Mon: Partly Cloudy.
    • Hi: 80° F

Other Locations

> 7 Day Forecast

Doppler Image

Published: 2012-07-06 10:07:23
Updated: 2012-07-06 10:07:23

Posted: July 6, 2012

Vance County investigating horse's death

WRAL News

[search] Site Search

WRAL News
print friendly

Henderson, N.C. — Vance County Animal Control and the sheriff's office are investigating the death of a horse that was found curled up in an empty water trough in the middle of a field near Henderson Thursday night.

Authorities received a tip about a horse that was tied to the bumper of a pickup truck in the middle of a field off County Line Road with no water and no shade.

When they arrived around 9:30 p.m., they found the horse dead. Authorities took the animal to Raleigh to determine a time and cause of death.

No charges have been filed at this point. Sheriff's officials said they are still investigating.

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

37 Comments


WRAL.com welcomes your comments on this story. All comments are moderated prior to publication based on our posting guidelines. Please review them prior to posting and if your message is not approved.

View Comments VIEW ALL 37 COMMENTS

This story is closed for comments.

Latest Comments
The local paper says the horse actually drowned in the trough. It says they got the call at 9pm and by the time the got there at 9:30 the animal was deceased.
kimsstressed
July 10, 2012 3:48 p.m.
Rocknhorse, perfect approach. I'll remember that.
storchheim
July 6, 2012 7:21 p.m.
I just don't get it. How can someone own such a magnificent creature and not take care of it. I do not own a horse because I know how much time, money, and upkeep go with it. Anyone who owns one understands this. If you can't do any of those 3, sell the horse to someone who can. Such a sad story.
kellypsnll
July 6, 2012 6:49 p.m.
Can the person from IBM who posted about the geese earlier this morning please give an update. In order to help the geese we need a building location and telephone number.
Click to view my profile gopack10
July 6, 2012 4:56 p.m.
Hi Rocknhorse -

We take empty 2 liter soda bottles, scald them out, fill them 3/4 full with water and freeze them. Then we put those in the water troughs to cool the water. Of course, you have to replace them several times a day, but our animals are worth it.
Iak Hsehpen
July 6, 2012 4:50 p.m.
View Comments VIEW ALL 37 COMMENTS

Multimedia Spotlight

more