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Residents press court on wild-horse problem; county judge says statute limits action without veterinary contracts
Summary
A public commenter and multiple residents urged a humane response to free-roaming horses in eastern Pike County. County Judge Jones outlined statutory requirements, said veterinarians declined to contract under current law and said he will not sign removal orders unless statutory compliance and funding are guaranteed.
Roy Coleman and other residents urged the Pike County Fiscal Court on July 1 to address a growing population of free-roaming horses in parts of the county and to pursue humane removal or rescue options.
Coleman told the court the issue extends beyond a single road or district and appealed for a stewardship approach. Quoting Proverbs, Coleman said, “the righteous regardeth the life of his beast,” and urged county officials to find humane solutions rather than seeing horses rounded up for disposal. He said residents across the region are concerned and that they had contacted state senators and other officials about possible remedies.
County Judge Jones responded at length, telling the public that current state law places…
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