Horse was tormented until it could not walk

The neglect took place in 2019 when the horse suffered from prisoners who were not treated.

This in turn led to lameness which became so severe that the horse could only move if forced.

The negligence was discovered during an unannounced inspection by the county administrative board's inspectors, who then called a veterinarian.

According to the veterinarian's assessment, the horse had had serious problems for a week, but the original problems had lasted for four to five months.

Wanted to avoid contact with the vet

The woman has stated that she wanted to avoid contacting a veterinarian for the longest time, as she had lost confidence in veterinarians, but that she would have done so if she knew how much the horse actually suffered.

Luleå District Court writes in the judgment that the horse's condition has worsened due to the lack of veterinary contact, and that the woman has been indifferent in relation to the suffering to which the horse has been subjected.

The woman is sentenced for animal cruelty to a suspended sentence and a total of SEK 2,000 in fines.