WHAT NOT TO DO

Your impulse when you see a neglected horse may be to jump right in and help---and that’s laudable--but doing so can jeopardize the case. Your actions may even end up letting the owners get off the hook. To keep yourself safe, and to give law enforcement a chance to investigate and possibly prosecute the owners, here are some actions you need to avoid:

• Do not trespass. While it is tempting to go into a pasture to help a horse, your trespassing only makes the situation worse. The property owner can have you arrested, and then instead