2 men plead not guilty to animal cruelty

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Aug 19, 2008 at 11:35 AM MDT

Story Updated: Aug 19, 2008 at 11:35 AM MDT

HAMILTON - Two men from Woodstock, Ga., have pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges in a Ravalli County case.

Craig Heydon and Curtis Heydon face four counts of cruelty to animals. They entered their pleas Monday in Justice Court. Prosecutors say four horses owned by the Heydons were found overworked, neglected and malnourished. Hikers found one horse on the Big Creek Trail last weekend, unable to move. The owners told investigators they left the horse on the trail because it was being stubborn. Deputies found three more malnourished horses in a pen near Stevensville. The horses have been turned over to an animal shelter.

Saturday, Sep 27 at 9:07 PM Emma wrote ...

I live near Woodstock, and would love to make sure that these scumbags get their due. Please keep us updated on their status.

Saturday, Sep 20 at 1:27 PM GUILTY wrote ...

Ignorent or stupit? Both.Not guilty my xxx.How about common sense.Any animal or human would be stubborn,no food,water,no shoes and have to carry a full load.And those two Georgia boy wanted to live of land?Right.

Friday, Sep 19 at 4:54 PM Barb wrote ...

Read Rocky Mountain Rider for full details, way beyond neglect or hard use, extreme cruelty involved.

Friday, Sep 19 at 1:30 PM Marilyn Wilson wrote ...

I hope GOD will dish out some punishment to these two, I'm sure MT won't!

Friday, Sep 19 at 1:16 PM gwenrowdy wrote ...

The print story doesn't really reflect what these animals had to endure. Maybe this will make it a little clearer: http://www.rockymountainrider.com/0908_abused_horses.htm

Wednesday, Aug 20 at 10:12 PM Hiker wrote ...

Hikers did not find the downed horse-two horseback riders did. You should get the facts so to make an accurate story. People depend on it.

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