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Tue,
Jun 15, 2010 1:59 PM
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Other State
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I
knew the Heydons very well many years ago and cannot belive this! They were kind
and gentle as far as I could tell. Although I have never owned horses I am an
animal lover and would have never believed that this would happen.
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Fri,
May 21, 2010 4:26 PM
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Idaho
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We need
more law enforcement on the abuse of horse.
Downy,
Idaho
has one offender that is horriffic. Spends time in jail, still does not abide
by the rules and laws the court has exerted on her. 40 Head eating dirt and
having babies, she wasn't supposed to have any more, but this spring I have
counted six. Why can't the law do any more?? Or better yet why don't they
enforce what they have.??? This is very disgusting.
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Sun,
Apr 4, 2010 1:06 PM
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Georgia
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The
Heydon's should be treated like they treated these poor horses, better yet they
should be HUNG!!!
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Tue,
Mar 30, 2010 1:50 PM
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Ontario
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Canada
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These guys
totally disgust me and I think they should be treated in the same
manner......take them out for months, load them down with supplies, do not feed
or water them.......let's see how they make out?
Course if they don't do well.....could they be sure someone would happen upon
them to save them?
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Mon,
Mar 8, 2010 5:51 PM
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Montana
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Thank
goodness justice did prevail. The people of Ravalli county that were involved in
helping the abused horses, and those who helped the prosecution win, should be
commended.
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Sun,
Mar 7, 2010 6:43 PM
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Montana
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The
sentence was NOT only 20 days. It was 20 days per count. That means that both of
the Heydons will each be sitting in jail for 180 days!
RMR Editor
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Sat,
Mar 6, 2010 8:39 AM
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Idaho
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Good
News!!!! They almost got what they deserved. However, as I read it, each got
only 20 days jail time -- 180 days sentenced and 160 days suspended only leaves
20 days to serve. Hopefully, the 20 days was consecutive. I wonder why they
showed up for trial at all. They could have stayed in
Georgia
and never returned to
Montana
and gotten a "get out of jail free" card. In any event, justice has
been served and the dirt bags are going to pay!
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Fri,
Mar 5, 2010 7:34 PM
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Wisconsin
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My warmest
regards to the two young women who initially found the first horse on the
trail!! It looks as though they saw this whole mess through to the end. It's so
good to know that there are people like them out there!! With regard to the
Heydon's, I'll have to refrain from commenting other then saying that they, in
my opinion, did NOT get what the deserve!
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Fri,
Mar 5, 2010 4:05 PM
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Georgia
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I am very
pleased that these two were convicted, and hope that this will send a message
that cruelty such as this will not be tolerated. As a lifelong horse person, I
am sickened to think that any person could be capable of this kind of wanton
cruelty to a fellow being. I would like to see animal cruelty made a felony; the
punishment was not nearly severe enough. Congratulations to the people of
Montana
for standing up for these innocent horses! Sarah Gilmer Payne
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Thu,
Mar 4, 2010 2:08 PM
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Idaho
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Thank God
,justice done not just a slap on the wrist that is normally given out for
neglect and cruelty to animals . I believe all abuse offenses should be
felonies.
Peggy F.
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Thu,
Mar 4, 2010 1:25 PM
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Montana
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When I
first saw the photograph of "Able' I thought he was already dead. Since
moving to the
Bitterroot
Valley
last summer I have been anticipating this trial. Hats off to the judge, harsh
sentencing was in deed in order! This was negligence and serious animal abuse.
Christie
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Thu,
Mar 4, 2010 1:23 PM
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Montana
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To all who
stepped up to the plate & went to bat for the abused horses in the Heydon
case, my heart is filled with gratitude. I wish there were some way to keep
track of these buggers after they get out of prison! Carolyn Underwood
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Thu,
Mar 4, 2010 11:50 AM
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Georgia
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While it
bothers me that criminals get 2 jury trials in
Montana
(retired prosecutor of over 28 yrs total here in GA) it does my heart good that
2 different juries convicted the creeps of the crimes. I recommend that
horsepeople in
Montana
get your legislature to make cruelty to animals a felony so that criminals get
longer sentences. I think 10 yrs on the chain gang busting rocks would be more
appropriate.
Glad the Heydons came from the midwest and were not our local
Georgia
animal abusers, of which we have plenty.
partly cloudy the WB
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Wed,
Mar 3, 2010 10:42 PM
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Montana
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Thank you
to all who worked for justice in this case where horses were obviously starved
and overworked while in need of nourishment, medical treatment and hoof care. I
thank God for each and every one who testified honestly, from trail riders,
outfitters and backpackers, to horse rescuers, deputies, judges and prosecuting
attorney, to veterinarians and farriers - each of you a truthful expert willing
to share your knowledgeable experience regarding what you saw and heard. I am
amazed how so many Montanans with such variety of mountain and equine experience
can be united with simple truth to help our equine partners in their greatest
time of need, and to see justice completed in our great Bitterroot valley. Well
done, good and faithful servants! I hope you can know what it is like to
experience the mountains with a willing and well cared for horse as your
partner! Justice has been served! Mary
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Wed,
Mar 3, 2010 8:35 PM
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Montana
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180 days is
not sufficient for two thoughtless creatures who call themselves humans. Shame
on them. They fed themselves and used these horses as slaves without much to
survive on. Let them serve 500 hours at the abused animal shelter!!!!!! Maybe
their eyes will be opened. And, they should never own animals, large or small,
ever again.
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Mon,
Mar 1, 2010 8:58 PM
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Georgia
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I am
pleased that these vile and pathetic excuses for human beings have been found
guilty.
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Mon,
Mar 1, 2010 4:46 PM
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Georgia
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Good work
jurors. Those guys live in GA but are from the midwest. We have enough bad
people down here and don't need anymore from elsewhere!
Glad the horses lived. Do you have an update on who adopted them and where they
are now?
I hope these guys go to jail for more than a few days. The ignorance defense is
ridiculous, even those 2 idiots knew those horses were starved.
Meanwhile, the 2 Heydons ate well, as usual with animal abusers.
They Heydons should be turned loose in
Montana
wilderness about now with no weapons or fire and then we'll see how they like
starving to death, heck they'd probably eat each other.
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Sat,
Feb 27, 2010 10:05 AM
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California
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I just
wanted to thank you for your coverage of this case and how you did not let it
die. The Heydons have shown their character through their own comments
throughout the process - they are sociopaths, and they belong behind bars. Have
they actually been in jail, or out pending this appeal?
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Fri,
Feb 26, 2010 8:00 PM
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Montana
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The HORSES
have WON AGAIN!!!! this is really good news. thanks to all that had to be
witness and for the good job of the Deputy, the Vets, to Dawn and Q, and to Mr
Bell. my hat is off to the Jury. thank you!!!
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Fri,
Feb 26, 2010 7:20 PM
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Montana
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So glad of
the outcome. Thank you, RMR, for publishing the outcome of the trial so quickly
(the same day!) and for sending out the email notice to your readers.
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Fri,
Feb 26, 2010 6:11 PM
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Washington
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Dawn and Qu
experienced a trail rider's worst nightmare... they did all the right things and
how their heart must have broken time and again while trying to help Able and
the rest ... the fact that they have stuck by them and continued the good fight
to prosecute those heathens...they deserve a medal - thanks to them and the
others... and the P/A for diligently prosecuting them.. both times. We all,
horse folks from far and wide... thank you all. /s/Nancy Palagruti, WA
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Fri,
Feb 26, 2010 5:07 PM
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Montana
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This is
good news. Perhaps it will stop others from the same foolish, heartless care of
our beautiful horses.
B Watson
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