Roscoe's Story

Contact: Jennifer
Missing: Roscoe

Roscoe was sent from his Florida home to a New York training farm. A few months passed when Wendy, Roscoe's owner was contacted by the farm owner, stating that Roscoe was sick and they would not be calling the vet. When she attempted to look into the situation and get help for her gelding, she was informed that he had died and was already interred somewhere on the farm's land. She has been trying to recover the remains of her horse, unsuccesfully and the sherriff and SPCA is now involved.

It is believed that the farm owner sold Roscoe or had intentions of doing so after informing his owner of his supposed death. The worry now is that with the heat of an investigation coming down on him, he will do whatever is necessary to dispose of Roscoe as soon as possible, even if that means sending him to auction or slaughter.

Roscoe is a tattooed Thoroughbred and has very distinctive ermine markings on his right rear leg as well as a lip tattoo. Jennifer and Wendy are asking anyone to scour auctions and sales to search for Roscoe. You can see pictures of this gelding below, as well as a close up of his ermine markings. If you think you spot Roscoe at a sale or auction, do not approach the "owner", it is feared that he will spook and leave the grounds, please immediately call Jennifer (754.264.4324), the local Sheriff or the SPCA (716.372.8492). You may also e-mail Jennifer via the link above with information about Roscoe.

Thank you.

Update:
Roscoe's owner was recently sent the following picture (below) stating that it was taken when the gelding arrived. Both his owner and the hauler that transported the horse are denying that they ever saw the gelding in such a poor condition. It is thought that this is actually a more recent picture of Roscoe. If you see either Roscoe or these men at an auction or sale, please contact the appropriate people at the numbers above.

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