Posted on 10/20/2020 9:02:53 AM PDT by CedarDave
On the evening of October 7th, Gale and Marietta Shell, who live about five miles north of Springer, in Colfax County, discovered their young horse had been shot dead sometime between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Their property, which faces I-25, and has a large display of pro-Trump flags on large flag poles, could have been a target due to their outspoken support for President Donald Trump and could be a possible reason why their property was targeted.
According to Marietta Shell, the corral fence where the young filly, which is valued at $4,500, was located was not visible from the highway, and the culprit would have had to stop to take the shot. She says that there is just a certain window where the killer could have positioned to shoot the horse dead, according to the Shells neighbors and children.
Mrs. Shell explained that they could not find a bullet or casing to identify the type of gun that shot the filly, but she believes the bullet may have hit the horses flank or lung area, which killed her instantly since she did not bleed out.
The incident was reported to the Colfax County Sheriffs Department and the Livestock Board. The Sheriff and livestock inspector had filed reports on the matter. There have been no known developments in the case.
Gale and Marietta Shell have been in the horse business for over 50 years, and they have never had a horse shot before. Due to Mr. Shells medical conditions, being around the horses serves as a therapy for him, but Mrs. Shell says, This type of thing is so hard for him because he is really really attached to the horses.
It was just absolutely heartbreaking. They always had horses and Its the best therapy in the world for my husband, she said.
The possible politically motivated attack comes just weeks before the November 3, 2020 election, and as hundreds of Trump supporters across New Mexico have had their signs vandalized or stolen. The Piñon Post has extensively covered the vandalism of private property, specifically political signs.
If anyone may have further information on the matter, they should report it to the Colfax County Sheriffs Department at (575) 445-5561.
It would be real nice if Bill Barr would get up off his fat behind and go after these people.
Every day we hear of more attacks and murders of Trump supporters and where the hell is he?
I think the biggest reason a lot of these leftists havent already been shot is that conservatives tend to be very law abiding citizens...Conservatives generally rely on law enforcement to do their job...
More and more today, law enforcement is becoming non-existent and I think it wont be long before shooting begins...
Things Democrat.
That sux.
Lovely roan!
Not sure if the photo is current but she does look very “young” there. As in weanling/yearling zone.
Gee, not even an old horse.
You’re telling me.
And I’m only a “child of the ‘70s”. It was supposed to be messy then, too, after the miscreants of the ‘60s started all this garbage. But it was great.
Absolutely.
And why aren’t there TONS of ads out there about this disgusting rioting miscreants going on and on in rampages for MONTHS?
Condoned and enabled by Dem pols who RUN the places!
It’s such a GIMME!
There has been no problems here in central Alabama. However none of us have Trump signs up. This horse shooting is one of the reasons why. No one wants trouble. This is Trump country, but you wouldn’t know it. Some folks have red, white and blue Jesus 2020 signs. They are stealth Trump signs.
Ahh, those tolerant, inclusive, diverse and multicultural progressives showing their true nature again.
West of the Pecos eh? Where is Roy Bean when you need him.
His verdict: String em up.
To paraphrase bo,
They shoot a horse, we shoot some donkeys.
Exactly TRUE.
Trump winning by a landslide on Nov 3rd will be the flashpoint of what is coming next.
I believe I'M READY!
Maybe, just maybe it had nothing to do with politics.
We’ve had cattle and horses shot by people driving by just for the fun of it. We have never had political signs out either.
Sorry to say that FAT A$$ BARR is an integral part of the SWAMP!
“The yellow-haired lady was buried at sunset
The stranger went free, of course
For you can’t hang a man for killin’ a woman
Who’s tryin’ to steal your horse”
- Willie Nelson (”Red Headed Stranger”)
A 3-4th hand comvo told to me in the last week indicates that coming for guns is a starting line.
Convo
Hang a horse thief............hang a horse killer!
UNACCEPTABLE, what a stupid......&*%()* ?person?
A better message is: keep this shit up and you will not like the results
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