Marathon County Says Injured Horse In Viral Social Media Post Not Being Mistreated

WAUSAU, WI- Officials in Marathon County say an injured horse seen in a viral social media post isn’t being mistreated.  Public Information Officer Sarah Severson with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation found that the owner has been properly caring for the horse’s wound.  The owner cooperated when deputies and a veterinarian showed up.  Severson says the photos circulating on Facebook made the situation look much worse than it really was.  The horse was being treated for a cut to its leg.