Please use this link - not a good story

[prizmbluekigers]

Here is the link to our local NBC station. The story should be on the first page and obvious once you see it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but perhaps we can help. I emailed Ramona to find out.

www.ktvz.com

[zingomom]

Stories like this make me want to vomit. I say we put this guy in jail and don't feed and water him and see how long he lasts. Son of a gun. Anybody know Ramona and how the other horses are coming along? I'd be happy to send a check her way. Wish I had more space and $ so I could take a couple mustangs off her hands. There's no shortage of love, groceries or water in my barn.

[desperatehorsewife]

Ramona has an account set up for the care of the horses. Bank of Eastern Oregon, I believe. They are taking names of people who may be interested in taking a horse (or two) once they've put on some weight.

So far the others are holding their own. The worst of the group was moved to Ramona's the first night, and she's doing okay.

To be honest, I was really surprised and saddened. Not at all what I'd expected. I suspect pride and fear of asking for help were to blame here. Some people don't realize they've got friends who'd be willing to help out, until it's too late

[kigerrex]

"The KMA is aware of the issue regarding Mr. Westfall and the charges related to animal neglect, and we are deeply saddened by this turn of events involving one of our members. The KMA is diligently pursuing a satisfactory resolution to the unfortunate situation. The KMA is working with the local officials and private individuals to ensure the welfare of the affected horses is attended to. We would like to thank our members, the private citizens, local officials and the public who have assisted us during this difficult time.”

Ralf Dingus
KMA Public Relations

Here are the addresses for hay donations:

Checks: Kiger Rescue/Ramona Bishop, Bank of Eastern Oregon, 293 N
Broadway, Burns, OR 97720
PayPal: [e-mail] Please make a note for "Kiger Rescue"

Many thanks!

Ramona Bishop
BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program
Adopter Outreach and Compliance
Burns District Office
Hines, OR 97738
541-573-4439
[e-mail]

[stlkigers]

Ah, Ramona to the rescue again....What a great gal....I'll be sure to paypal a little money for the feed and vet bills...hope they can rehab and rehome them quickly....

Angela

[DianneC]

Oh my gosh! The story has moved off the front page. Here is the link www.ktvz.com/news/27056552/detail.html

[fantasykiger]

Oh my such a sad situation indeed, I am so thankful they were siezed and are under good care now.

[angelsdream]

How sad..! Does anyone know what horses he had?? It said he was holding some for owners as well, I hope they have been contacted. It's very sad but you are see'ing this sort of thing everywhere now. I do hope the horses find homes. Maybe for those who know him and his horses, we could possibly get a list together and start finding some potential homes for them. I'll help anyway I can.

I thought I remember Sara going to visit Tim and his horses and posting pics on here and the thread is under "Idaho Oregon Trip" under photo gallery.

[fantasykiger]

Your right angelsdream those are his horses in the photo gallery. Such wonderful Kigers, so sad he did not shout out for help and the horses suffered for it.
The horses are getting the help they need now, I wish them quick recovery and quick new homes as well.

[kigerkrazy]

This is terribly sad. My thoughts and prayers are with Tim and his horses. I hope they find excellent homes.

[JoanMRK]

Very sad, but not surprised in the slightest. We'd had problems with "training" with Tim previously and had to bring home a four horse trailer full from Idaho. We just never broadcasted it and would contact people privately to warn them if we saw their horses were in danger of being "trained" or "cared" for by him.