CALHAN, Colo. (KKTV) – A southern Colorado man is charged with six counts of cruelty to animals following reports of malnourished horses on a property in Calhan.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports about those malnourished horses near the 3800 block of Bar 10 Road starting in February. Deputies responding to the property spoke to the owner, Robert Bardwine, who said he had recently rescued the horses and was caring for them “under the guidelines and care advice from his veterinarian.”
As the Sheriff’s Office continued receiving reports about the condition of the horses, deputies followed up and determined that the situation had not improved. The Sheriff’s Office Specialized Patrol Unit (SPU), which consists of deputies specifically trained to evaluate the health conditions of large animals, determined the horses were not receiving adequate care…