Meadow Haven Horse Rescue

10/13/2026

Let me make something very clear.

The court order called for a headcount (inventory as the referred to it as) of the animals. A headcount means exactly that—counting the animals, not conducting an unauthorized veterinary evaluation.

I strongly objected to David Fuentes and Dr. Susan Heath representing the American Humane Society being the individuals sent to my property because of their previous involvement in my case. I have serious concerns about their ability to remain fair and impartial.

When they arrived, they attempted to enter the horse’s pen and go beyond what I understood the court order to authorize. I immediately objected, and my attorney also intervened.

A headcount is not a veterinary examination. I was not going to allow individuals I believe have demonstrated bias against me to conduct an evaluation of the animals, especially without my own veterinarian present.

Apparently, enforcing those boundaries did not sit well with David Fuentes. Following the visit, he reportedly raised concerns about the welfare of the animals and is now seeking to have my bond questioned.

Let that sink in. I complied with what I understood the court to have ordered, stood up for my rights, and insisted that the individuals involved stay within the scope of that order. Now I am facing the possibility of losing my freedom over yet another dispute involving the same individuals.

There is a difference between following a court order and allowing someone to exceed its authority.

I am not refusing accountability. I am demanding fairness, impartiality, and due process. I have every right to question the actions of individuals who have played such a significant role in the accusations against me.

I will continue fighting for my rights, these animals, and the truth. Being accused does not mean being guilty, and standing up for my rights should not be treated as a violation of my bond.

I want to make one more thing perfectly clear. I would have gladly welcomed law enforcement officers from outside Gonzales County onto my property to conduct the court-ordered inventory, without hesitation or objection. I have nothing to hide, and I never have.

My objections were never about avoiding accountability or preventing anyone from seeing the animals. They were about the involvement of specific individuals whose impartiality I have serious reasons to question.

I have always been transparent, I remain transparent, and I will continue to be transparent. But transparency does not mean surrendering my rights or remaining silent when I believe those rights are being violated.

All I have ever asked for is fairness, honesty, and an impartial process. I do not believe that is too much to ask.

10/13/2026

I can’t yell corruption load enough. What Gonzales is trying to get away with is mind blowing.

10/10/2026

MHHR family is the best. I ask, and you guys provide. I can’t thank you guys enough for the donations and prayers. I love y’all

10/09/2026

Donations have almost completely stopped, but the bills haven’t.

I’m still carrying around $2,000 in credit card debt from feed purchased for the rescue last year. Before everything that happened in December, those cards were always paid off. Now, on top of the feed expenses, I’m also dealing with attorney fees and the financial strain that has come with everything we’ve been fighting through.

So today, I’m asking for a little help getting these feed bills paid down. Our goal is $2,000, and truly, every donation, $5, $10, $20 or whatever you can spare, helps us get a little closer.

Meadow Haven Horse Rescue is still here. We may be temporarily held down by forces determined to make this difficult, but we are not giving up. We will keep fighting, keep standing our ground, and keep moving forward with the truth on our side.

If you can help us knock out these feed bills, it would mean more than you know.

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10/09/2026

They are beautiful.

10/06/2026

Dusty looking amazing and snooping around the feeder (caught red handed). We haven’t evaluated her yet with what I’m going through. But she will need on-going work on her mouth due to the years of neglect. We have to replace her fillings every couple months. She’s gonna make someone a great little mare that is willing to work with her.

10/03/2026

I want people to understand what I have been going through and why I refuse to give up.
From my perspective, much of what has happened to me and Meadow Haven has been driven by personal hostility, jealousy, and people who were determined to see this rescue shut down. I’m not going to name everyone right now. There is a time and place for that, and when I am legally able to tell the entire story, I intend to bring the facts, documents, videos, and evidence into the light.
The deeper I dig into what happened, the more disturbing it becomes. In my view, this stopped being about the welfare of the animals a long time ago. It became about shutting down Meadow Haven and destroying something I spent more than two decades building.
Even my adoption fees have been criticized. My answer to that is simple: if someone believes an adoption fee is too high, they are free to adopt elsewhere. An adoption fee does not justify false accusations, misleading stories, or attempts to destroy a rescue’s reputation.
This fight has already cost Meadow Haven donations, and my legal expenses continue to grow. But I am not walking away. I have evidence, records, videos, and documentation, and I have the incredible support of the MHHR family standing beside me.
The repeated delays have made this fight more expensive and more difficult, but I am prepared for the long road. However long it takes, I intend to defend myself, defend Meadow Haven, and pursue the truth through the proper legal process.
I also have serious concerns about the roles and statements of individuals associated with TLPA, AHS, RCR, and RRR. Those concerns will be addressed with evidence—not rumors—at the appropriate time.
For now, I ask everyone who supports Meadow Haven to stay with us. Please don’t spread rumors or attack anyone on my behalf. Let the documents, the evidence, and the truth speak for themselves.
I have fought for animals that others gave up on for more than 20 years. Now I am fighting for Meadow Haven, my reputation, and my future.

I am not giving up.
Hopefully I get my chance October, 20 -9 am

10/01/2026

I have a court date on October 20 at 9 am for the frivolous charges of 8 count misdemeanors in Gonzales at the courthouse.. Please keep me in your prayers and I know the truth will prevail.

09/23/2026

Let me remind everyone that I have a few more battles to fight before I win the war. This has been their goal along is to financially ruin me and they are doing a pretty good job, but I will not give up on this Rescue and what I believe in I am innocent and I have evidence to prove it.

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09/23/2026

I have been president of Meadow Haven Horse Rescue for 22 years. I know nothing else. I have had one sole purpose for 22 years taking care of the ones that have been abandoned neglected abused but now I’m not allowed to do the one thing I know and don’t know what to do. Meadow Haven is still here. I just can’t take any more horses right now until this foolishness is settled. I’m not giving up on this Rescue. It’s all I know and love.