Maybe you have heard of this story in the news. Sheriffs in Morton county found 119 horses in terrible condition and 96 dead. Burleigh county sheriffs found 38 in the same condition and 3 dead. All were being starved to death and had no water. All horses are/were owned by the same owner. He had hay but sold it off when prices went up. Wells for water were frozen. Very sad that someone could do this.
They are trying to line up supplies and people to take/adopt the horses once taken from there. So far, over 30 of the worst have been taken and are at Triple H Rescue.
If you can help, monetary wise or adopting, they would appreciate the help. PLEASE, spread the word to help these horses. We are working with a trainer and friend in Fargo, ND that will be going to get some of the horses. If you can take on one or two, I could share her contact info with you. Some horses may have ringworm or such. They would need to be quarantined at first. Even if you could just foster until a permanent home could be found.
Now, for some good news: Rescuing Pepper
We know Gary. He's a really nice guy. I'm glad to hear his horse was found and he might get her back.
The one mare (Sweetie Pie) passed when it was so cold and I believe they found another mare (Smiles) this morning. she apparently laid down last night in the hay and passed during the night
We don't have any way to quarantine, at least not until spring when the ground thaws. That's what we're working with the trainer on. She thinks she has someone that will do the quarantine for us, then we will be taking on one or two. Hopefully, when they get healthy, we can find a good home for them. Posted via Mobile Device
I would live to adopt one or two, but i am too far away Will look into sending some money their way, though.....about all i can do from out of state. :/
Bill Kiefer was born and raised in North Dakota and is not from New York. Not that is matters, he is an arrogant jerk that need some serious jail time.
I just saw on the news that they all have been confiscated but waiting on a court decision to release them for adoption or to be sold. I think some are still there but Bill Kiefer has lost possession of them.
Also saw that a lawsuit is being filed against him for the 100 round bales of hay that he stole from the neighbor's hayfield.
He didn't feed the hay to his starving horses---he sold it for profit.
Disclaimer-the above has not been proven in a court of law--yet.
I am going to share with my friends i have up that way. this person is scum selling off his horses hay just to make a buck and watch them starve. he should be starved the same way!!
UPDATE: Bill Kiefer has lost possession of the horses per court decision. Horses need to be removed ASAP. I will try to find a link to any actual news feed of this. Posted via Mobile Device
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE! all horses and mules are turned over and none for Kiefer. Anyone who wants to adopt please email me at hhhmhr@mac.com for an application. The remainder of the horses on the original site will be up for adoption but the rescue horses will remain there unadoptable until they have recovered which will many many months. Adoptors will get to most likely chose from a group of horses but time is of the essence and we will not be able to let you :try out-ride-spend much time with. There are liability issues and we need them moved off the property ASAP!
Also:
REGARDING POST BELOW: These horses will be adopted without papers, we do not know if they are trained or untrained, we will not be listing photos of 129 horses and adoption fee is free will donation to help Morton County recover some losses or buy hay for them until they ARE adopted. These are not Triple H Horses, they are the counties horses so you must go thru them on any other details. I can get you the application . Posted via Mobile Device
Stanna,
He could have grown up here, but lived in New York for a while then.
Possible the facts I was given were incorrect, but the farm north of New Salem in Morton County that he purchased is the farm my friend's husband grew up on. After his dad died, his mom sold it to Kiefer. She said he is from New York.
Yes, most definitely he needs some serious jail time.
He was born and raised in Cayuga ND. His dad ran an implement dealership and I believe his mother died before his father. He did live out east (Washington DC area) for a while working for an airline. He has been a school teacher and an investment broker. I do know these things for a fact. Unfortunately, I knew him personally. With that being said, I should add a disclaimer...he is a pathological liar, so maybe he lied to me. As far as I know, he has sisters that still live in the Cayuga area and a brother (Chuck) that lives somewhere in the south. Unless he has moved elsewhere in the last 5 years. It's been that long since I've had any contact with that monster (Bill). The stories I could tell about his horrible character would be quite lengthy. I hope there is some justice for these crimes, because he WILL continue to do it again if given the chance. He can charm a lot of people.
Update: There was a glitch in getting the horses for people out of state. Since there weren't papers on the horses or health certificates, they couldn't cross state lines. However, they must have taken care of it because 30 are being brought into MN on Saturday. 18 of those have already been spoken for.
We will be picking two up and are getting excited for that. I will have to post pictures, before and especially after pics when they get healthy. Posted via Mobile Device
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