Beautiful Buckskin Gelding Quarter Horse reported stolen in Southeast Texas
Polk County — Polk County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in the theft of a Buckskin Gelding Quarter Horse.
The horse was taken near the county line on FM 943 east of Big Sandy on Sunday evening March 23. The suspects were possibly seen driving a red or orange pickup towing an open top horse trailer with red reflectors.
If you have any information about the horse theft, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 327-6810. You may also submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com, (the P3 App) or call Polk County Crime Stoppers at (936) 327-STOP. You will remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
Don 'Stretch' Metts, the longtime Jefferson County livestock officer, tells KFDM/Fox 4 News horse theft doesn't happen that often in this area, certainly less often than cattle theft. He says Harris County and larger areas see more cases.
Under the Texas Penal Code, the theft of horses, cattle, exotic livestock or exotic fowl, is a felony, with penalties ranging from a state jail felony to a second-degree felony depending on the value of the stolen horse.
Felony Penalties:
State Jail Felony: If the value of the stolen property is less than $150,000, the offense is a state jail felony, punishable by 180 days to 2 years in prison.
Third-Degree Felony: If the pecuniary loss is $30,000 or more but less than $150,000, the offense is a third-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison.
Second-Degree Felony: If the value of the stolen property exceeds $150,000, the offense is a second-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison.
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCIES:
The Buckskin is thought to have originated from the Spanish Sorraia. The Norwegian Dun, found today in Norway and other Scandinavian countries, is a breed so old that his actual origin is lost in antiquity. However, there are many indications that even he obtained his Dun Coloring from the horses of Spain. The blood of the Sorraia (and the Norwegian Dun as well) filtered into nearly every breed found in the world today, hence the fact that the Buckskin, Dun or Grulla may be found in nearly every breed.
No-the Buckskin horse in not a mere "color." Buckskins, Grulla and Duns are noted for many qualities that are not characteristic of other types of horses. Their color is an indication of the superior genetic heritage they possess. Buckskins have been long noted for their superior qualities and strength. They have more stamina, more determination, harder feet, better bone, and are generally hardier than other horses. A Buckskin with weak or spavined legs is a rarity. "Tough as wet leather" is a good description of the true Buckskin.