Officials with the Nebraska Humane Society are warning horse owners after an Omaha family found that someone had broken into their barn overnight and cut their horse’s tail last week.
"This has been a growing issue in the surrounding area. People breaking into properties and cutting the tails to sell the hair for its value," NHS said in a statement.
NHS officials added that this is an alert to all local horse owners to keep a close eye on their equines in the coming days.
Steps should be taken to ensure horses are secure at night or their holding areas are being closely monitored.
"While cutting the tail hair doesn’t physically hurt the horse, it takes years for the tails to grow back. Also without a tail the horse has no way to protect herself from flies—so the owners will now need to take extra steps to protect her," NHS officials said.
NHS said that it is frustrating for owners of gorgeous horses to have their tails reduced to stumps.
If you have questions regarding the case,you can contact NHS.
