by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer –
MASON CITY – An injured horse was euthanized Tuesday about forty-five hours after the first complaint to law enforcement about its condition.
Ralph Stricker was informed Sunday evening that one of his horses was either sick or hurt. He said he would check on it.
Monday, it was confirmed by Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s office that they were keeping an eye on the horse. She was being seen by a veterinarian, being fed, given water and being kept warm.
By Tuesday morning, around 9:00 am, this same horse, which was pregnant, was still lying in the field, exposed to the cold with no shelter, and could not get up to walk. She was laying on her side at first, but when she tried to move, she had to drag herself by her front legs.
Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Koob said, “I do believe that the horse is suffering. We either need to help the horse or she needs to be put down. There are not any charges yet. We have been out to this farm numerous times, between 50-75 calls have came in about animal neglect. We are legally bound because the owner will not give up owners rights. The Humane Society of North Iowa has been contacted and a horse rescue has been notified.”
Monte Neubauer, neighbor of Stricker’s, approached onlookers in an aggressive manner at the scene Tuesday who were waiting for law enforcement to take action. Neubauer is said to be a helper on Stricker’s farm.
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Matt sorry for what I sad but being a person that cares alot about animals this makes me sick, I know what I said was wrong and myself along with many others our hope is that these 2 are punished to the fullest and I do mean what I said. If our country wasnt full of bleeding hearts things like this would not happen as you would know what was in store for you when judgement day came. Thank You
This is a very sad deal for everyone involved and I wish people new the WHOLE story instead of the picture this p.o.s site and other news outlets portray.
I notice:
02171 AGCR010812 ST V NEUBAUER, MONTE D (D21079514) NEUBAUER, MONTE DEAN 01/11/1963 DEFENDANT
02171 AGCR011829 ST V NEUBAUER, MONTE D (D21079514) NEUBAUER, MONTE DEAN 01/11/1963 DEFENDANT
ECT.
They are all from 10/11/1963. While this fellow must have done something to have these, they are all back in 1963.
What ever happened to a man paying his debt to society and not having it held against you forever.
If this is the way we are going to treat each other then what incentive to people have to change and become a productive member of society?
This isn’t the first time that Mr. Stricker has had problems taking care of his animals, how sad. Where’s PETA, when you really need them….
It looks as if even Monty has been given a chance or two.
Could someone contact the vet that was involved and get a report on the “actual” condition of the horse.
How did the horse get injured? If the horse was sick, then what was the nature of the horse’s sickness?
Was it impossible to transport the horse and get it veterinary care in such a way to heal the animal?
Is it possible that the owner of the horses may be suffering from dementia? Mr. Stricker should have family I hope. When you can’t talk sense to a fellow it is usually a sign of deeper problems.
Also, there seem to be a lot of people that are very emotional over this incident. While I would never, ever want to see an animal harmed in any way, it does appear that folks have become overly emotional in an mentally unhealthy manor due to this incident.
While Mr. Stricker is certainly not in the right here I don’t think people wanting him shot or putting him out in the cold makes them any better then Mr. Stricker. That in and of itself is sic.
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Common knowledge. People who mistreat animals and or torture them are serial killers in training. This guy needs to be watched very carefully.
Nice job Matt of being respectfull to the Deputy you interviewed!
This is the same place where a calf was hit by a car one night and the dead carcass layed in the ditch for weeks. Don’t know if the owner ever took care of it or if mother nature did?
WTF!!! What is the owner responsible for? Isn’t there some law about disposal of dead livestock?
It is very hard to watch, I am a great animal lover, but please, we have only heard 1 side of the story! Was the animal under vet care? If it was, what was the vets recomendations? Maybe it was a wait and see kind of thing.
I have had to put down many animals, its very hard, maybe owner just was not convienced animal could not get better? Just saying. Again, nobody loves animals more than me, it tugs at your heart. I will reserve judgement tell I know more.
I think good ol PETA needs to pay these two a visit.
I am making this my mission in life….to see that these men NEVER have horses or any other animal again. This is the most disturbing thing i have seen! I know literally all the horse people in this town. Please…anyone who wants to ban together and make sure these men pay for this horrible cruelty….contact me. Write back on this site….we can form a group against this!
sick..
I guess I have a question. Why don’t a group of people go to this gentleman’s home during the day and see what he has to say. Sometimes people need to learn lessons the hard way. Include Mr.Neubauer in the teaching. He seems like a tough guy.
Whats the matter with people? Laws need to make this guy an example and give him the toughest fines and punisment for this….this can not be tolerated….. God bless the folks who cared enough to stick up for this animal and try to get the horse help…
Ahh good ol Monte the tweeker Neubauer. When would he have time to take care of animals in between commiting felonies?
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Guy should get a bullet to the head. End of story. I have horses, it’s not that hard to take good care of horses. I think he should have the rights to ALL of his horses given up, and not be allowed to have any more in the future.
SENSELESS AND SICKENING! THAT HORRSESLIFE WAS WORTH MORE THAN THE PEOPLE WHO WERE SUPPOSED TO CARE FOR IT
Save the horse put the OWNER down. Ppl that treat animals like this should be shot!
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