UPDATE! Horses Reportedly Suffering in Van Buren County, AR

Update (August 13, 2025): We understand that Sheriff Koonce is misleading you, claiming that his agency is “working with PETA… ensuring these animals are being taken care of and improving.” This is not accurate. Our pleas for intervention and offers for help have been brushed off. To our knowledge, there have been no improvements. Please continue to keep pressure on the sheriff’s office.

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Allegedly, hundreds of animals are kept in filthy conditions at a property on Old Highway 9 in Clinton, AR. Reports allege that conditions have been rapidly deteriorating in recent months, and that many of the animals are underweight and/or are suffering from untreated infections. Photographs depict a chestnut horse who is suffering from a severe wound and/or infection of the eye, an emaciated palomino who our equine specialist fears will die soon without veterinary intervention, a pinto horse who appears to be suffering from an eye issue, and a second chestnut horse who appears to have swollen eyes, which should be considered a medical emergency. These animals all appear to require immediate veterinary care.

PETA has been in contact with local authorities, who tell us that they asked the owner to provide veterinary care, but more than a week has passed, and we’re told the owner has yet to do so. PETA pushed authorities to intervene swiftly, but to no avail. We need your voice!

Please politely urge Van Buren County officials to mandate immediate veterinary care, using an independent veterinarian, for these horses and any other animals who may be in distress on the property, and to file charges and seize them if deemed necessary. Remember to remain polite and respectful, as rude messages can hinder our ability to help these animals.

Note: We are hearing that the below emails may be bouncing. This could indicate the inboxes are full, so please try again later and be sure to call as well. Please note, officials may claim to require an exact address from you when you call. We cannot disclose that publicly, but rest assured, they have been provided the exact address. If anybody gives you a hard time, please advise them to contact us directly—they know how.

Sheriff Eric Koonce: [email protected]
Chief Deputy Derek Adams: [email protected]
Lt. Chasta Harrison: [email protected]
Call the office at: 501-745-2112