On this page is a complete chronology of events leading up to Ruby Beau's disappearance. I have made a few notes to clarify matters and have altered phone numbers and e mail addresses as a matter of confidentiality. I have also highlighted some text to point up its importance. Otherwise, this text is unedited.
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Facebook Conversation started October 6, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
10/6, 2:55pm
Suzanne Bennett
Hi Charity,
I just posted the photos from our visit on September 21. If you could go through and add a little more description of each horse and say something about each photo, it would be helpful. Include hands-high, level of training, current update on status and health and adoption fee.
Also, on Lucy's sunburn, you could probably treat that with zinc oxide ointment. It is cheap, heals the skin well and blocks the rays of the sun when applied thickly.
Sorry it has taken me so long to get on this. I have felt positively ill since that day because I spent so many hours in Rick's smoke filled truck. I am really just starting to feel like my self again.
(PHOTO OF RUBY BEAU)
Here is a photo of my new little horse, Bo. I thought right from the start that he was part Arab. Rick declared that he is a quarter horse, which I found very hard to believe. Now after seeing how flighty and high strung he is, Rick says he is a "Quarab" - half Arab and half Quarter horse.
October 6, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
10/6, 10:43pm
Suzanne Bennett
What happened to the photos I posted? I am not seeing them now.
Suzanne Bennett
10/6, 10:54pm
Suzanne Bennett
I found them. Not sure why I wasn't seeing them before. Here is a link you can use to share the album with anyone - even if they are not on FB.
(Since removed SB 3/23/15)
October 9, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
10/9, 2:27pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am concerned because I have not heard from you. I hope you are doing well!
Neatherlin Ranch
10/9, 2:30pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I'm ok filling bad. What magazine is the article in
Neatherlin Ranch
10/9, 2:42pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Hello no answer
Suzanne Bennett
10/9, 5:12pm
Suzanne Bennett
No article. I just posted photos from our visit to your FB page. Here is the link:
(Since removed SB 3/23/15)
When you have a chance, look at them and add specific information such as: hands-high, level of training, current update on status and health and adoption fee.
Then I'll transfer them to your website (in progress) and also share them with horse groups where good adopters may see them.
November 25, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
11/25, 11:49pm
Suzanne Bennett
I just want to let you know I haven't forgotten you. I am just facing a lot of financial challenges right now and having to focus on writing for money. Things should level out after the first of the year if I can get my property taxes paid. Hope all is well with you. Do you still have Lucy?
November 26, 2014
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 12:05pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes no do have her
Yes I do still have her
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 1:43pm
Suzanne Bennett
I wish I had taken the opportunity to ride her when we were there. The little horse Rick and I got has turned out to be too much horse for me. I really need an older more settled horse. After I thought about it, I realized I could have sent my jack to live with Rick and taken Lucy to be a companion for Rojo and a riding horse for me. I wish I'd thought of it at the time.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 2:23pm
Neatherlin Ranch
She is still here and I have 2 new ones
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 2:57pm
Suzanne Bennett
Wow! Great! Send pics!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 3:36pm
Neatherlin Ranch
It won't let me
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 3:47pm
Neatherlin Ranch
She is 6 good riding girl
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 3:48pm
Neatherlin Ranch
He is 14 and a good boy
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 3:49pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I all so have a black and white paint gelding
No pic yet he is 9
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 6:02pm
Suzanne Bennett
Is that the black and white paint gelding you were telling me about before?
November 26, 2014
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:04pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes he is
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:05pm
Suzanne Bennett
Wow! I should see if I can talk Rick into making another trip to your house! I'll have to ride in the bed of the truck to keep from dying from smoke inhalation, though!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:09pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Lol yah we are in a bined right now out of feed and hay
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:09pm
Suzanne Bennett
Oh no! Completely out?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:10pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Lol yah we in a bind right now no feed or hay
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:11pm
Suzanne Bennett
How long have you been without feed and hay?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:13pm
Neatherlin Ranch
4 days I have tried everything to get some
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:14pm
Suzanne Bennett
Oh no! Your horses have not eaten in 4 days?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:17pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes not for the lack of trying
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:18pm
Suzanne Bennett
Can you take them to your larger property so that they can at least graze? They will begin to have intestinal problems very quickly without food.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:19pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes I know and grass has died no grass
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:21pm
Suzanne Bennett
Feel free to go ahead and post an appeal for donations on my FB wall. I am in the middle of writing an article right now and have to finish on a deadline (in a few minutes) but I'll share your request for donations with my horse groups as soon as I am finished writing this.
I would donate myself, but I literally have a hundred dollars to my name. Just bought some hay and feed, luckily and need to pay my Internet bill so I can keep working!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:23pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I d understand Ty very much
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:24pm
Suzanne Bennett
Do post an appeal on my page. Include your PayPal address. I'll add some photos and forward it to people who can do something about it tonight.
I just sent an email to Rick. I know he's a bit strapped, too, but he may be able to help you some.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:30pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I don't use pay pal they screwed us over
What els can I use
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:31pm
Suzanne Bennett
Oh, OK...well just put whatever information you want for donations. If you want people to call you or bring hay right to you or whatever. Actually, asking for direct donations like that might be better because it would give people the opportunity to see your place and verify your legitimacy for themselves!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:33pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I put one up on yours you can go see if I did good
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:33pm
Suzanne Bennett
OK! I'll look at it in a bit. I'm just on the last paragraph of this article. Then I have to proofread it and submit it. then I'll have a look!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:37pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Ok after 12 my phone will be out of minutes so call me at (ph#) until i get my phone back on
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:41pm
Suzanne Bennett
OK. I have laryngitis right now, so I'll give you a call tomorrow or the next day. Can I give your address to horse groups that might be able to just bring you hay?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:43pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes that would be great Ty
Do you have it still
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:44pm
Suzanne Bennett
OK. Oh, yes, of course. I have all the information I gathered from you for the website and article. I just haven't followed through on the writing.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:44pm
Neatherlin Ranch
It's ok
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:44pm
Suzanne Bennett
I will also hurry up and put the website together and promote it to get some interest drummed up.
I wanted to organize the pictures better, but I'll just do what I can and toss it out there with the contact info and the request for donations!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:46pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Thank you very much
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:46pm
Suzanne Bennett
Sure! I hope it works. Are you all just completely without money at the moment?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:47pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:47pm
Suzanne Bennett
I know how that is. Wish you were closer. I'd give you a bale of hay!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:48pm
Neatherlin Ranch
That would be great
Thanks though
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:52pm
Suzanne Bennett
Sure. Well, I'm going to finish this up and then I'll send your info to some of my groups. Wish it wasn't so late at night and the day before TG, but hopefully we can at least get some hay to you right away.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:53pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Typically so much
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:53pm
Suzanne Bennett
Typically?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:53pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Ty so much
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:54pm
Suzanne Bennett
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 11:15pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am having trouble locating your address. What is it again?
Also, do you want me to clean up all that junk on your FB page. All those sunglasses ads and whatnot look really unprofessional. What about that Halloween mask thing?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 11:19pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes Ty
It is 130 cr 193
Jonesboro tx 76538
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 11:31pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Will this work
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 11:43pm
Suzanne Bennett
Yes, that'll be fine. Sorry, I was in another screen working on the website. I'll have something ready to publish in a few minutes.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 11:55pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Ok ty
December 25, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
12/25, 2:38am
Suzanne Bennett
Hey look! It's Apache! Have a lovely Christmas!
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By: Horse Plus Humane Society
NOTE FOR CLARIFICATION: Apache was the horse I received from Neatherlins. He was supposed to be quiet and suitable for me, and I did try him out and thought that he would be fine; however, he threw me on December 26, 2014 and I broke my wrist. Soon after, Charity Neatherlin called Rick repeatedly trying to get Apache back. She did not contact me at all, nor did she ever express a single word of concern for my injury. SB
January 3
Suzanne Bennett
1/3, 8:03pm
Suzanne Bennett
Hi Charity,
I just wanted to touch bases with you and be clear that Rick and I are not looking to get rid of Apache. He's well placed with us. We're just making arrangements for how he's going to be kept. Rick's going to keep him at his place and work with him, and he may become Rick's horse, or after I've recovered I may start working with him at Rick's place.
Rick and I are working together on this so please don't keep trying to get Apache back. He's placed with us, and it's a good placement. He is well cared for. Also, we’ve decided just to keep Star and give her a good retirement, so you don’t need to worry about picking her up.
Remember that my agreement with you was that I would build you a web site in exchange for Apache and maintain it and I've done that and am doing that. I am taking a little break right now because of my broken wrist. I’ll add more to it as I recover. I still need photos of the trailer, etc., to add fresh content.
I’ll pick up promotion of your GoFundMe campaign again once my wrist starts to heal. You currently have $22 available. Let me know if you want me to call the feed store to order something.
I noticed that you have changed your FB page password, which is fine. That’s your personal page. It’s too bad that your personal page is set up as your business page. It would be better to have your personal page in your own name for your own use and establish a business page or a group where you can appoint administrators, such as myself, for your business page. That way your website and your social media presence can be coordinated. I think it’s possible to make those changes, but it’s something you’ll need to do. I’m not sure exactly how to go about it without looking at it.
Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Suzanne
January 5
Suzanne Bennett
1/5, 2:03pm
Suzanne Bennett
Please give me a call. Thanks
January 5
Neatherlin Ranch
1/5, 8:10pm
Neatherlin Ranch
What's going on you ok
January 5
Suzanne Bennett
1/5, 11:14pm
Suzanne Bennett
Yeah, I'm doing better. I have had a lot of support from my family, friends, clients and fellow writers. Also I have found a treatment alternative that may be workable and affordable. Will talk w/ my doctor about it tomorrow. Just wanted to make contact
January 22
Neatherlin Ranch
1/22, 9:29pm
Neatherlin Ranch
can you post the sherts on main time line
NOTE FOR CLARIFICATION: On February 8, 2015 I had a text conversation (posted in full further down the page) with Charity Neatherlin in which she told me she had Ruby Beau with her and that he had been with her for a month. She had not mentioned this to me or to Rick at all. She said she planned to keep Ruby Beau, and I was alright with that at the time. I asked Charity to send me photos of Ruby Beau and she agreed to. About a week later, she told Rick she wanted to "get rid of him". In my opinion, Ruby Beau was not with her at either time. In retrospect, I believe that he was long gone by then. Around this time, Charity Neatherlin also said that she had injured her shoulder blade. SB
February 9
Suzanne Bennett
2/9, 2:06am
Suzanne Bennett
Here's some info that was shared with me today re: getting assistance with my injury. Thought it might also be helpful to you:
Having been in an uninsured person with poor health in this country, I feel deeply for Suzanne and the million of others who fall through the cracks of access to healthcare. I hope Suzanne knows she can go through the financial department for assistance in getting the balance reduced more or broken down into more affordable payments once she's able to resume working. Yes, she will have to submit her tax returns and personal information but they will work with her given her current situation of not being able to generate income. It's stressful to go through it all, but in the long run it's a stress-reducer. If she has difficulties getting the hospital to work with her she should work with her local United Way to have a financial adviser work on her behalf in getting this into a more manageable scenario.
Also, United Way will be able to assist her with accessing help with the utilities and access to emergency EBT benefits if she hasn't already done so. I know it stinks but as the saying goes "Pride Goeth..." If she needs help getting the contact info for different options, given her broken wrist and inability to really type well, please let me know; I'd be happy to help.
February 16
Suzanne Bennett
2/16, 3:03am
Suzanne Bennett
Please send me some current pictures of Ruby Beau. I'm worried about him, and I'd like to see how he's doing now. Also, I've had an idea about setting up sponsorships for individual horses. I'll have to think about it a little bit more to figure out how it would work. Sorry I haven't been working on the website or in touch much, dealing with my broken wrist has been very challenging.
I noticed some time ago that you had apparently tried to set up a GoFundMe account but something seems to have happened. If you want me to help you with that I'd be happy to. I just don't want to run your GoFundMe money through my checking account because there's no way to tell which campaign the funds came from, and it gets confusing. Your GoFundMe funds should go right into your own checking account.
February 19
Suzanne Bennett
2/19, 3:23am
Suzanne Bennett
Just added the T-shirts to the webpage. I didn't notice your message about that until several days ago. I'm assuming you can run another campaign and we can promote it more.
I am concerned that you haven't sent me current pictures of Ruby Beau. I'm worried about him, and I want to see how he's looking these days. Please get a couple of current, date stamped shots and send them along to me. It would help set my mind at ease.
I hope you've been able to find some help for your injury. If the emergency room gave you a referral to a surgeon, he or she might be able to give you an uninsured discounted rate. The orthopedic surgeon I went to did that and set up a payment plan which made matters a little bit easier.
Be well!
Suzanne
February 20
Suzanne Bennett
2/20, 2:53am
Suzanne Bennett
Rick was telling me today that you have a horse who has a badly injured hoof that you're going to need some help with. I think that that might make a good campaign on Booster on the social pages, and I'd be happy to put that together for you. All need a picture of the foot and also a picture of the whole horse with you if possible. Let me know how much you are going to need for all expenses. Round up when you estimate and also be sure to include the amount of fees that Booster keeps I think it's something like 7%. Rounded to 10% so that you'll be sure to have enough money.
It looks like Booster pays by check, which is probably why you chose them. I hope that they pay promptly by check. If you need to set up a bank account (and it would be a good idea for being able to deal with GoFundMe and other sites like that) Ally Bank online has good reviews and apparently works with all kinds of income levels and whatnot, so you might want to look into that.
If you want to continue promoting the T-shirts, let me know and I'll go in and punch up the writing and polish the presentation a little bit for you.
February 20
Neatherlin Ranch
2/20, 1:07pm
Neatherlin Ranch
ok ty
February 23
Suzanne Bennett
2/23, 2:56am
Suzanne Bennett
If you want me to create a campaign for that mare's injured foot, I need a picture of her injury and a picture of her, her name and her story. Also, if you want me to punch up and improve your T-shirt campaign, I'll need the information to access it.
Also, please do send me some current photos of Ruby Beau. I'm worried about him, and not receiving response to my requests makes me worry more. I might be able to help you out with him some by sponsoring him to some extent, but I need to see what he looks like now.
I look forward to receiving information and photos from you.
Best wishes,
Suzanne
February 24
Suzanne Bennett
2/24, 5:50pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am having difficulty understanding why you apparently believe that it's appropriate to ignore my request for current pictures of the horse that I entrusted you with. Here's a timeline of what has occurred between you and me since I met you.
I contacted you because I was concerned about a horse (Gitta) that you had picked up that I was also interested in. This 30-year-old mare was advertised as free to a good home on rescueme . org, and you actively sought her out and took her into your rescue.
After talking with you and visiting your establishment I decided to give you my support. I created a website for you, raised funds for you, donated a little bit of money to you, bought hay for you and feed. I also gave you some hay that I had on hand along with a saddle, a new saddle blanket and some personal items including a jacket. I also bought you and your husband dinner when your truck broke down and you were stuck with no money overnight.
I introduced you to Rick Benningfield who has donated more than $2000 worth of cash and equipment to you and provided a good placement for one of your horses (Major).
I provided a good placement for one of your horses (Apache).
I entrusted you with my horse (Ruby Beau) because you said you had a good placement for him. It has turned out that that placement was with a felon who is now apparently charged with animal abuse. You also placed Gitta with this person. What has become of her? (NOTE: See clarification elsewhere in this site.)
You have told me that you have had Ruby Beau at your establishment for over a month and plan to keep him, but you ignore my requests for documentation of this. If you do indeed have Ruby Beau with you and you like him and plan to keep him as you say you do, that is fine with me. You should have no problem providing me with current pictures of him so that I can see that you do have him and that he is in good condition.
I have also told you that I'm willing to sponsor him with you at least partially to be sure that he is maintained in good condition and being fed properly. I know that you sometimes have problems getting hay and feed, and I'm willing to help with that.
Furthermore, I have offered to continue helping you with fundraising for a horse that is reportedly in dire need of veterinary care. I have asked you to send me pictures of that horse and give me some back story so that I can set up a campaign, and you have not done so. Has funding for these needs come from some other source? If not, please get the information to me so that I can start trying to raise money to help this horse.
I am worried about Ruby Beau, and I want to see that he's being well cared for. If you are the professional that you claim you want to be, you will comply by sending me current, date stamped photographs of him to set my mind at ease.
Please understand that my endorsement of you and my support of you is worth something. I have a good online reputation, and I do not associate myself with businesses, products and causes lightly. People who follow my articles and know me on social media trust my judgment and my advice. Whether I recommend or do not recommend a business, service or product is meaningful and has an effect.
I'm asking you again (for the 5th or 6th time) please send me current, date stamped pictures of Ruby Beau showing that he is indeed at your establishment and that he is in good condition. If he does not look to be in good condition to me, I am willing to help with his care and feeding conditional on regular updates.
I look forward to hearing from you within the next couple of days!
Suzanne
February 24
Neatherlin Ranch
2/24, 10:29pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I will get them to you soon
February 27
Suzanne Bennett
2/27, 4:16pm
Suzanne Bennett
Do you have feed and hay?
February 28
Neatherlin Ranch
2/28, 12:15pm
Neatherlin Ranch
no out
Suzanne Bennett
2/28, 2:17pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am having a round bale delivered. It should be there shortly.
Suzanne Bennett
2/28, 2:38pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am doing this because I don't want Ruby Beau to go hungry. Please send me a current photo of him.
NOTE FOR CLARIFICATION: At this point, Charity Neatherlin told Rick Benningfield by phone that Ruby Beau was in a "great placement" with a woman who had kids who rode playday and "25 acres to run on". It is worth noting that she makes this claim (25 acres) for many of her "placements". SB
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3/1/15
Me: I need to know how and where Ruby Beau is. Please text me the contact information for the person who now has him. Thank you.
Neatherlin Ranch: Who is this who are you looking for
Me: This is Suzanne. Rick supplied this number as Biily's number.
3/2/15
Me: Again: I need to know where and how Ruby Beau is. Please supply me with contact information for the person who now has him. Thank you.
Me: Beau was never a "rescue". I entrusted him to U because U said you had a good placement. I told you I wanted to be kept informed of his condition and wanted contact info for his placement. Charity has lied to me about his whereabouts for over a month. Provide me with this information, or I am going to assume you have sent him to slaughter. You're welcome for the round bale BTW. 3:35 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: You need to talk to Kevin not me because he came to us from him as a rescue and now he is in a very good home and you calling. And bulging them won't work so as soon as I get pictures I will sins them to you 3:54 PM
Me: I have contacted Kevin also. Please comply with my request. The longer you delay and the more excuses you make, the more suspicious I become. Send me the contact info for his placement. I have no intention of "bugging" them. I simply want to verify his whereabouts and condition and offer assistance if needed.
Monday
Suzanne Bennett
3/2, 12:49am
Suzanne Bennett
I need to know where and how Ruby Beau is. Please supply me with contact information for the person who now has him. Thank you.
Saturday
Suzanne Bennett
3/7, 6:55pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/7/15 - 6:55 PM
Suzanne Bennett
3/7, 7:06pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/7/15 - 7:06 PM
I have done nothing but help you over the past 6 months. You have absolutely no legitimate reason to withhold information regarding the horse I entrusted to you. You should have kept me informed of Ruby Beau's situation all along, and you know it.
I am asking you for the 12th time:
If Ruby Beau is, indeed, in a "great placement", please provide me with the contact information for that placement. You know very well I have no intention of abusing that information. I have done nothing to give you such an impression, while you on the other hand have been far less than honest with me.
You lied to me about Ruby Beau's whereabouts and your intentions and actions for more than a month. which led to my donating an $85 round bale of hay to you for his benefit when he had not been on your premises for weeks. You did not tell the truth about this until you were caught in your lie, and then you acted as if you were justified in lying.
Kindly provide me with the information I have requested a dozen times, or I will be forced to assume the worst.
Suzanne Bennett
3/7, 7:10pm
Suzanne Bennett
...and indeed, I do not believe you have told the truth about this situation yet. What have you done with Ruby Beau?
Today
Neatherlin Ranch
12:34pm
Neatherlin Ranch
He has a very good home
Today
Suzanne Bennett
4:37pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/8/2015 4:35 PM
I don't believe you, and with good reason. If he had a "very good home" you would have told me about it to begin with, and you would have no problem proving it to me now. You have been lying to me about his whereabouts for over a month.
If nothing were wrong, you would have let me know what was happening with him. That would just be common courtesy given the amount I have helped you. You knew all along that I wanted to be kept apprised of his situation and that I was ready and willing to help with him.
For the last time: Provide me with the contact information for the person you have supposedly placed him with so that I can verify your claim. My plan is to introduce myself and let the person know that I would love to have updates on Ruby Beau and let him/her know that I am willing to help with him if needed.
If you have, indeed, placed him in a good home you will have no problem complying with my request.
Today
Neatherlin Ranch
8:09pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Misty blare
And get over your self if you are like this with every one then wow you trying to tell us what to do ant going to work and I have not lie to you at all people do like their private life
I have to ask thim if I can give you there info
O and calling the cops on us yes the cop told me that you called them I see how you are
Today
Suzanne Bennett
11:39pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/8/2015 11:37 PM
I have been asking you for a current photo of Ruby Beau since February 8, 2015 . You have led me to believe he was with you all that time when he was not. After a full month of trying to find out how he was, I asked the Coryell Animal Control deputy to do a wellness check to verify that he was with you and that he was in good health and I sent you a round bale of hay for his benefit because I still believed he was actually with you based on your word.
I also was in the process of brokering a deal for you with Clint at The Ranch to trade you six round bales for him. He was willing to consider this as a favor to me, not because they wanted or needed a pony, but because of their positive dealings with me on your behalf. You ruined that deal because you had been lying to me about Ruby Beau's whereabouts. Clint looked for Ruby Beau the day he delivered the round bale, but he was not there.
You brought all this on yourself with dishonesty.
I have helped you consistently for six months. I have helped you raise funds and put out a positive image. I have given you feed, hay, cash and equipment and broken bread with you. I have entrusted you with a pony for placement and let you know I wanted to be kept informed of his well-being. I have offered you assistance with his care, and I was finally forced to call on a professional for assistance when it became apparent to me that you were lying to me.
Yes, that's how I am, and that's how I am with everyone. Straightforward, honest and square-dealing. I expect the same from others.
Now I see how you are. Unfortunately, I believe I see too late for Ruby Beau; however, you can correct that impression by providing me with the contact information I have requested.
NEATHERLIN: Your dilling with Kevin at first not us all we did is delivered him to Kevin so and I told rick. That he had a new home
NEATHERLIN: Misty blare
81235*72** (Phone # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15)
And if I find out you are bugging them I will file harassment charges on you you don't trust me so I don't trust you and she will tell me
a few seconds ago
3/9/2015 4:21 PM
Thank you for finally responding to my request. You knew all along that I wanted to be kept updated regarding what was happening with Ruby Beau. You should have told me, not Rick, when Kevin had problems, when you brought RB back to your place and when you placed him. You have known that all along. If you had nothing to hide, you wouldn't have been hiding anything.
I have been nothing but generous and supportive to you. I asked you to do one thing for me: Keep me informed regarding what's happening with Ruby Beau. It has always been within your ability to do that, and you should have been doing it.
I made multiple, documented polite requests for current pictures and for contact information,which you should have been providing me all along. You should have complied immediately, and you know it.
Your threats are empty and childish. You are entirely at fault here. Again, you're welcome for the round bale, which probably saved the unfortunate horses in your "care" from starvation during the cold weather.
3/9/2015 5:32 PM
Called the # provided. No answer. Texted the following information:
Me to Misty Blare (812) 35*-72** - mobile
3/9/15 5:27 PM 3 minutes ago
Me: I am Suzanne Bennett. I got ur # from Charity Neatherlin re: the pony U recently got from her. I'm his original owner & just want to introduce myself & let U know I would love 2 get updates on him. 5:27 PM
Me: I can also send U some good photos of him & if U ever need help w/ him, pls call ME, not Neatherlin. My phone # is: (Phone # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15).
My e-mail is:
************@hotmail.com 5:29 PM (email # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15)
Me: U can read some articles by me at: http://justmesuzanne.hubpages.com which will give U an idea of who I am. I look forward to hearing from U and learning about how Ruby Beau (the pony) is doing! Best wishes! 5:31 PM
3/10/2015 3:16 PM
I have received no response to my message, and the phone number you have given me appears to be bogus.
According to: Intelius .com
Phone Number
81235*72** (Phone # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15)
This appears to be an invalid phone number.
Phonebooks.com says:
We're Sorry, We Searched But Were Unable To Find A Match For This Phone Number
Additionally, “blare” is probably not the correct spelling of the name. Is it actually “Blair” or “Blake”?
Charity,
Please tell me exactly what has happened to Ruby Beau, and kindly provide me with complete contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a physical address so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself.
3/10/2015 5:43 PM
Called (812) 35*-72** No answer after 12 rings.
Again: Kindly provide me with complete contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a physical address so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself.
NEATHERLIN: Misty Blair Hamilton tx. Same number
3/10/2015 10:14 PM
Is there an e mail address?
11 minutes ago
3/11/2015 3:19 PM
No answer after 12 rings followed by automatic busy signal.
Again: Kindly provide me with COMPLETE contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a PHYSICAL ADDRESS so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself.
3/11/2015 3:25 PM
Rick Benningfield tried the phone number provided and found via automatic message and consultation with an AT&T representative that the phone number is not a working number and is probably based in Indiana.
(NOTE: I have since learned it is based in Columbus IN where Shipshewana Horse Auction is located. This is one of the largest gathering points in the US for horses that are subsequently sent to slaughter. SB 3/27/15)
3/11/2015 7:38 PM
I want to make something very clear to you. I have been trying to get you to verify that Ruby Beau is alive and well since February 8, 2015 when you and I had the following text message exchange:
Me: If Kevin's horses are in a situation where they're going to be seized, I want Ruby Beau back.
8:27 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: I've had him with us for about 1 month
8:37 PM
Me: How and why did that happen?
9:42 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: he did not work for him so we got him back so he is in good hands and happy
9:44 PM
Me: what was the problem?
9:50 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: he can't ride and to small he also tried to sell him to a lot of people to
9:55 PM
Me: I am sorry to hear that. I had checked with him a couple of times, and he told me he was very happy with him.Have you had many people interested in him?
9:59 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: no we are going to keep him the vet said he is 5 and he now has his shots and cogens
10:01 PM
Me: oh good! ok...have you ridden him?
10:03 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: all the time he is such a good horse
10:04 PM
Me: good! I'm glad you like him. Please send me some photos :)
10:07 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: ok
10:08 PM
I believe that if Ruby Beau was, indeed, with you at that time you would have had no problem complying with my request. Since that time, I have given you ample opportunities to supply me with proof of his well-being. You have made excuses, lashed out in anger and given conflicting accounts to various people regarding what has happened to him. If he is, indeed, alive and well now, it would be in your best interest to comply with my request for specific information regarding his whereabouts so that I can verify your claim for myself.
NEATHERLIN: I have already so I am on my part the rest is your problem not mine I give you her number and name and where she lives. So if you can't get a hold of her it's not my problem 81234*72** that. Is her number
And don't threaten me you are harassing me stop or I will have someone stop you
I have given you what you want but pictures
3/11/2015 10:05 PM
Again: Kindly provide me with COMPLETE contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a PHYSICAL ADDRESS so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself.
NEATHERLIN: In Hamilton tx misty blare 81234*72**
When you talk with her ask her for address
Neatherlin Ranch
It is a working number try it for once i'm sure you will get someone
And how come I can call it and get someone.
3/11/2015 10:08 PM
The phone number you have provided is invalid according to three reliable sources.
An address consists of a street name and a house or property number as well as a city and state.
3/12/2015 10 ;00 PM called 81235*72** - 20 rings, no answer, automatic busy signal. Per your original post of the number:
Misty blare
81235*72**
"And if I find out you are bugging them I will file harassment charges on you you don't trust me so I don't trust you and she will tell me"
Tried again using your most recent post of the number:
In Hamilton tx misty blare 81234*72**
"When you talk with her ask her for address"
Automated pickup after 6 rings > automated mailbox full message. Left call back number.
10:13 Text mssg sent:
I am Suzanne Bennett. I got ur # from Charity Neatherlin re: the pony U recently got from her. I'm his original owner & just want to introduce myself & let U know I would love 2 get updates on him.
I can also send U some good photos of him & if U ever need help w/ him, pls call ME, not Neatherlin. My phone # is: (Phone # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15).
My e-mail is:
************@hotmail.com 5:29 PM (email # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15)
U can read some articles by me at: http://justmesuzanne.hubpages.com which will give U an idea of who I am. I look forward to hearing from U and learning about how Ruby Beau (the pony) is doing! :) Best wishes!
3/13/15 8:14 full mailbox
Sent text mssg:
Please get in touch with me re: the pony you got from Neatherlin. I am simply concerned for his well-being and want to know that he is alive and well. Thank you, Suzanne Bennett (ph#)*************@hotmail.com
10 minutes ago
She text you back
Chat Conversation End
Sent from Mobile
(Added to FB from Google Voice on 3/15/2015 8:31 PM)
Me to Misty Blair (812) 34*-72** - mobile
3/15/15 7:45 PM now
(3/14) Me: Please get in touch with me re: the pony you got from Neatherlin. I am simply concerned for his well-being and want to know that he is alive and well. Thank you, Suzanne Bennett (ph#) *********@hotmail.com 3:57 PM
Misty Blair: Pony is doing fine... my daughter bought him... he is excellent hands she has rode since she was 4... .. 4:51 PM
(3/15) Me: Thank you for your response. Please give me a call. I'd like to hear more about his new home. :) I am usually near the phone in the late afternoon and evening. I work overnight and sleep in the morning. 5:32 AM
Me: I am by my phone now for about half an hour. I will be out taking care of my animals for a couple of hours after that and back inside around 6. I hope to talk with you today. Thanks, Suzanne Bennett 3:45 PM
Me: I am in for the evening. Please give me a call. Thank you. Suzanne Bennett (ph#) 7:45 PM
(NO RESPONSE)
3/15/2015 8:34 PM @ Charity: I will still need proof that he is alive, well and being well cared for. Also, she needs to know that I did NOT send him to you as a rescue. I sent him off with you fat and healthy with a bag of grain, a bale of hay, a brand new bucket of expensive supplement, a brand new halter and lead rope and freshly trimmed feet because I wanted him to do well in his new placement. I TOLD YOU I wanted to be kept informed of what was happening with him. You chose instead to keep me in the dark and lie to me about his whereabouts; even though, you knew that I would help you with him if help was needed. In fact, I sent you a round bale of hay for his benefit when he had not actually been on your property for months, and you had not bothered to inform me.
A text message is a start, but I need absolute proof of his situation - and with good reason. Please encourage "Misty Blair" to give me a call.
3/16/15 4:04 PM No connection.
TEXT: I am sure there is more to this situation than you have been told. I have good reason for wanting proof that RubyBeau is alive and well. Please e mail me a current, date stamped photo of him: ************@hotmail.com
19 hours ago
NEATHERLIN: And what is that
a few seconds ago
3/17/2015 3:23 PM
It is a photo with the date it was taken imprinted upon it; however, even that is not complete proof because the date can be manipulated. As I have said all along, I need to know where Ruby Beau is so that I can check on his well-being or have him checked on.
3/17/2015 3:48 PM
Text Message Received From Charity Neatherlin:
Neatherlin Ranch
3/16/15 8:33 PM 19 hours ago
Neatherlin Ranch: MMS Received 8:30 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: MMS Received 8:31 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: He has 25 acres to run on 8:32 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: So stop believing what people tell you and start thinking for your self 8:33 PM
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Suzanne Bennett: 3/17/15 3:12 PM: Called Dr. Clay, whom you have identified as being your vet. I described Ruby Beau and asked if your claim that he had been examined, found to be five years old and given a Coggins test could be verified. Office staff confirmed that they have never seen Ruby Beau (aka: Bo) and that the last time they saw one of Neatherlin's horses was May 2014, five months before I became acquainted with you.
Wednesday 2:32pm
NEATHERLIN: I'm using bar n vet in Gatesville Number is 2548658466
22 hours ago
Suzanne Bennett: Called 3/18/2015 5:14 PM Described Ruby Beau and asked if he had ever been seen by the vet.
Staff refused to verify your claim.
NEATHERLIN: I'll call and let them know that your going to call about him to give you information
a few seconds ago
Suzanne Bennett: 3/19/2015 4:15 PM
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3/19/2015 3:06 PM
Spoke with Miranda @ Bar N Vet and informed her that Charity Neatherlin should have called and given permission for me to access information re: Ruby Beau. She will check with vet and call me back.
4:06 PM No return call. Called back. Miranda says that she needs to talk w/ Dr. Neuman.
I will send an e mail with my mailing address and a photo of Ruby Beau to Bar N Vet Clinic. I am requesting that Charity Neatherlin call Bar N Vet Clinic and instruct them to mail me copies of any and all documentation pertaining to Ruby Beau.
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Charity,
Please bear in mind that this documentation will only verify your claim of February 8, 2014. I still need to know where Ruby Beau is currently so that I can check on his well-being personally or have him checked on by a reliable and trustworthy third party.
(NOTE: Charity Neatherlin did not call the vet, and this information was never sent to me. SB 3/27/15)
Today
Neatherlin Ranch
8:51pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I told you where he is
Suzanne Bennett
11:09pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/19/2015 11:08 PM
Again: Kindly provide me with COMPLETE contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a PHYSICAL ADDRESS so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself. An address consists of a street name and a house or property number as well as a city and state.
Call to Misty Blair 3/28/15 3:09 pm full mailbox - left callback#
Texted:
Me: I need to verify in person that Ruby Beau is alive and well. Please call me. Suzanne Bennett 3:10 PM
Misty Blair: Want in one hand and shit in the other... 3:29 PM
So be it.
You've known all along that I wanted to be kept informed about what was happening with Ruby Beau. Mere common courtesy would dictate that you do so, yet you have chosen to keep me in the dark and lie to me about what is happening with him and where he is. I have given you more than ample opportunity to correct this situation.
I have asked you valid, pertinent, direct questions and have received invalid, impertinent and evasive answers. I believe that if you had nothing to hide, you would not be hiding anything. You would have told me when you took Ruby Beau from Kevin, and you would have told me when you placed him in a "great placement". Instead, you led me to believe that you planned to keep him, and you simply did not respond when I requested current photos of him or even when I offered to help you with him. I believe the reason for this was that you could not send photos of him because he was not with you.
By the way, I am aware of the fact that you initially sold Ruby Beau to Kevin for $300 even though he was not yours to sell and that was never part of our agreement. You were to transport Ruby Beau from my house to Kevin’s house, and it didn’t cost you a penny since Rick paid for your gas both ways, gave you a trailer and ended up buying you a new tire for the trailer. Furthermore, you came out ahead on that trip thanks to my neighbor who changed his plans for the evening in order to help your husband fix your broken down truck. He volunteered his time and let the two of you stay in his guest room overnight. When I talked with him about it a few days later, he said it was a good thing he had been able to help you because it probably saved you about $800.
On top of all that, I bought you dinner, donated a saddle and blanket and gave you a jacket, some fence panels and some personal items. Rick also gave you equipment and tack, but you just had to see how much you could milk the situation, so once you got Ruby Beau where he was supposed to go, you demanded another $300 from Kevin.
When you took Ruby Beau back from Kevin, you should have informed me, but that might have prevented you from selling him AGAIN, so you just kept that information to yourself; even though, you knew all along that I wanted to be kept informed of what was happening with him.
I believe that once you had Ruby Beau on your small, poorly fenced property, he became problematic for you because he does not get along with other horses. I further believe that you had difficulty finding a buyer for him because of his blind eye and his small size. I believe that you needed money, and I believe you sold him into slaughter. (Incidentally, the phone number you gave me as belonging to his alleged "great placement" is a Columbus IN number. That's the location for the biggest slaughter auction in the US.)
I would love to be proven wrong, and I've given you plenty of chances to prove me wrong. I have asked you repeatedly to provide me with complete contact information for the person who allegedly now has Ruby Beau, and you have responded by playing games. I believe you have not provided this information because it does not exist.
If you had kept me informed as you were supposed to, I would not hold these beliefs. Your secretive, evasive behavior has convinced me. I will believe Ruby Beau is alive and well when I see that he is alive and well. Until then, I will conduct my own independent search for him to find out.
Found this photo of Misty Blair at mugshots.com
http://mugshots.com/US-Counties/Missouri/Greene-County-MO/Misty-Blair.8450835.html
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Facebook Conversation started October 6, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
10/6, 2:55pm
Suzanne Bennett
Hi Charity,
I just posted the photos from our visit on September 21. If you could go through and add a little more description of each horse and say something about each photo, it would be helpful. Include hands-high, level of training, current update on status and health and adoption fee.
Also, on Lucy's sunburn, you could probably treat that with zinc oxide ointment. It is cheap, heals the skin well and blocks the rays of the sun when applied thickly.
Sorry it has taken me so long to get on this. I have felt positively ill since that day because I spent so many hours in Rick's smoke filled truck. I am really just starting to feel like my self again.
(PHOTO OF RUBY BEAU)
Here is a photo of my new little horse, Bo. I thought right from the start that he was part Arab. Rick declared that he is a quarter horse, which I found very hard to believe. Now after seeing how flighty and high strung he is, Rick says he is a "Quarab" - half Arab and half Quarter horse.
October 6, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
10/6, 10:43pm
Suzanne Bennett
What happened to the photos I posted? I am not seeing them now.
Suzanne Bennett
10/6, 10:54pm
Suzanne Bennett
I found them. Not sure why I wasn't seeing them before. Here is a link you can use to share the album with anyone - even if they are not on FB.
(Since removed SB 3/23/15)
October 9, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
10/9, 2:27pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am concerned because I have not heard from you. I hope you are doing well!
Neatherlin Ranch
10/9, 2:30pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I'm ok filling bad. What magazine is the article in
Neatherlin Ranch
10/9, 2:42pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Hello no answer
Suzanne Bennett
10/9, 5:12pm
Suzanne Bennett
No article. I just posted photos from our visit to your FB page. Here is the link:
(Since removed SB 3/23/15)
When you have a chance, look at them and add specific information such as: hands-high, level of training, current update on status and health and adoption fee.
Then I'll transfer them to your website (in progress) and also share them with horse groups where good adopters may see them.
November 25, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
11/25, 11:49pm
Suzanne Bennett
I just want to let you know I haven't forgotten you. I am just facing a lot of financial challenges right now and having to focus on writing for money. Things should level out after the first of the year if I can get my property taxes paid. Hope all is well with you. Do you still have Lucy?
November 26, 2014
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 12:05pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes no do have her
Yes I do still have her
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 1:43pm
Suzanne Bennett
I wish I had taken the opportunity to ride her when we were there. The little horse Rick and I got has turned out to be too much horse for me. I really need an older more settled horse. After I thought about it, I realized I could have sent my jack to live with Rick and taken Lucy to be a companion for Rojo and a riding horse for me. I wish I'd thought of it at the time.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 2:23pm
Neatherlin Ranch
She is still here and I have 2 new ones
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 2:57pm
Suzanne Bennett
Wow! Great! Send pics!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 3:36pm
Neatherlin Ranch
It won't let me
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 3:47pm
Neatherlin Ranch
She is 6 good riding girl
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 3:48pm
Neatherlin Ranch
He is 14 and a good boy
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 3:49pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I all so have a black and white paint gelding
No pic yet he is 9
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 6:02pm
Suzanne Bennett
Is that the black and white paint gelding you were telling me about before?
November 26, 2014
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:04pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes he is
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:05pm
Suzanne Bennett
Wow! I should see if I can talk Rick into making another trip to your house! I'll have to ride in the bed of the truck to keep from dying from smoke inhalation, though!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:09pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Lol yah we are in a bined right now out of feed and hay
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:09pm
Suzanne Bennett
Oh no! Completely out?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:10pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Lol yah we in a bind right now no feed or hay
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:11pm
Suzanne Bennett
How long have you been without feed and hay?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:13pm
Neatherlin Ranch
4 days I have tried everything to get some
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:14pm
Suzanne Bennett
Oh no! Your horses have not eaten in 4 days?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:17pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes not for the lack of trying
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:18pm
Suzanne Bennett
Can you take them to your larger property so that they can at least graze? They will begin to have intestinal problems very quickly without food.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:19pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes I know and grass has died no grass
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:21pm
Suzanne Bennett
Feel free to go ahead and post an appeal for donations on my FB wall. I am in the middle of writing an article right now and have to finish on a deadline (in a few minutes) but I'll share your request for donations with my horse groups as soon as I am finished writing this.
I would donate myself, but I literally have a hundred dollars to my name. Just bought some hay and feed, luckily and need to pay my Internet bill so I can keep working!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:23pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I d understand Ty very much
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:24pm
Suzanne Bennett
Do post an appeal on my page. Include your PayPal address. I'll add some photos and forward it to people who can do something about it tonight.
I just sent an email to Rick. I know he's a bit strapped, too, but he may be able to help you some.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:30pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I don't use pay pal they screwed us over
What els can I use
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:31pm
Suzanne Bennett
Oh, OK...well just put whatever information you want for donations. If you want people to call you or bring hay right to you or whatever. Actually, asking for direct donations like that might be better because it would give people the opportunity to see your place and verify your legitimacy for themselves!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:33pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I put one up on yours you can go see if I did good
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:33pm
Suzanne Bennett
OK! I'll look at it in a bit. I'm just on the last paragraph of this article. Then I have to proofread it and submit it. then I'll have a look!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:37pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Ok after 12 my phone will be out of minutes so call me at (ph#) until i get my phone back on
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:41pm
Suzanne Bennett
OK. I have laryngitis right now, so I'll give you a call tomorrow or the next day. Can I give your address to horse groups that might be able to just bring you hay?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:43pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes that would be great Ty
Do you have it still
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:44pm
Suzanne Bennett
OK. Oh, yes, of course. I have all the information I gathered from you for the website and article. I just haven't followed through on the writing.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:44pm
Neatherlin Ranch
It's ok
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:44pm
Suzanne Bennett
I will also hurry up and put the website together and promote it to get some interest drummed up.
I wanted to organize the pictures better, but I'll just do what I can and toss it out there with the contact info and the request for donations!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:46pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Thank you very much
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:46pm
Suzanne Bennett
Sure! I hope it works. Are you all just completely without money at the moment?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:47pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:47pm
Suzanne Bennett
I know how that is. Wish you were closer. I'd give you a bale of hay!
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:48pm
Neatherlin Ranch
That would be great
Thanks though
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:52pm
Suzanne Bennett
Sure. Well, I'm going to finish this up and then I'll send your info to some of my groups. Wish it wasn't so late at night and the day before TG, but hopefully we can at least get some hay to you right away.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:53pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Typically so much
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:53pm
Suzanne Bennett
Typically?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 10:53pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Ty so much
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 10:54pm
Suzanne Bennett
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 11:15pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am having trouble locating your address. What is it again?
Also, do you want me to clean up all that junk on your FB page. All those sunglasses ads and whatnot look really unprofessional. What about that Halloween mask thing?
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 11:19pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Yes Ty
It is 130 cr 193
Jonesboro tx 76538
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 11:31pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Will this work
Suzanne Bennett
11/26, 11:43pm
Suzanne Bennett
Yes, that'll be fine. Sorry, I was in another screen working on the website. I'll have something ready to publish in a few minutes.
Neatherlin Ranch
11/26, 11:55pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Ok ty
December 25, 2014
Suzanne Bennett
12/25, 2:38am
Suzanne Bennett
Hey look! It's Apache! Have a lovely Christmas!
{Photo}
Timeline Photos
Merry Christmas to each and every one of our fans and followers. We couldn't ha... See More
By: Horse Plus Humane Society
NOTE FOR CLARIFICATION: Apache was the horse I received from Neatherlins. He was supposed to be quiet and suitable for me, and I did try him out and thought that he would be fine; however, he threw me on December 26, 2014 and I broke my wrist. Soon after, Charity Neatherlin called Rick repeatedly trying to get Apache back. She did not contact me at all, nor did she ever express a single word of concern for my injury. SB
January 3
Suzanne Bennett
1/3, 8:03pm
Suzanne Bennett
Hi Charity,
I just wanted to touch bases with you and be clear that Rick and I are not looking to get rid of Apache. He's well placed with us. We're just making arrangements for how he's going to be kept. Rick's going to keep him at his place and work with him, and he may become Rick's horse, or after I've recovered I may start working with him at Rick's place.
Rick and I are working together on this so please don't keep trying to get Apache back. He's placed with us, and it's a good placement. He is well cared for. Also, we’ve decided just to keep Star and give her a good retirement, so you don’t need to worry about picking her up.
Remember that my agreement with you was that I would build you a web site in exchange for Apache and maintain it and I've done that and am doing that. I am taking a little break right now because of my broken wrist. I’ll add more to it as I recover. I still need photos of the trailer, etc., to add fresh content.
I’ll pick up promotion of your GoFundMe campaign again once my wrist starts to heal. You currently have $22 available. Let me know if you want me to call the feed store to order something.
I noticed that you have changed your FB page password, which is fine. That’s your personal page. It’s too bad that your personal page is set up as your business page. It would be better to have your personal page in your own name for your own use and establish a business page or a group where you can appoint administrators, such as myself, for your business page. That way your website and your social media presence can be coordinated. I think it’s possible to make those changes, but it’s something you’ll need to do. I’m not sure exactly how to go about it without looking at it.
Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Suzanne
January 5
Suzanne Bennett
1/5, 2:03pm
Suzanne Bennett
Please give me a call. Thanks
January 5
Neatherlin Ranch
1/5, 8:10pm
Neatherlin Ranch
What's going on you ok
January 5
Suzanne Bennett
1/5, 11:14pm
Suzanne Bennett
Yeah, I'm doing better. I have had a lot of support from my family, friends, clients and fellow writers. Also I have found a treatment alternative that may be workable and affordable. Will talk w/ my doctor about it tomorrow. Just wanted to make contact
January 22
Neatherlin Ranch
1/22, 9:29pm
Neatherlin Ranch
can you post the sherts on main time line
NOTE FOR CLARIFICATION: On February 8, 2015 I had a text conversation (posted in full further down the page) with Charity Neatherlin in which she told me she had Ruby Beau with her and that he had been with her for a month. She had not mentioned this to me or to Rick at all. She said she planned to keep Ruby Beau, and I was alright with that at the time. I asked Charity to send me photos of Ruby Beau and she agreed to. About a week later, she told Rick she wanted to "get rid of him". In my opinion, Ruby Beau was not with her at either time. In retrospect, I believe that he was long gone by then. Around this time, Charity Neatherlin also said that she had injured her shoulder blade. SB
February 9
Suzanne Bennett
2/9, 2:06am
Suzanne Bennett
Here's some info that was shared with me today re: getting assistance with my injury. Thought it might also be helpful to you:
Having been in an uninsured person with poor health in this country, I feel deeply for Suzanne and the million of others who fall through the cracks of access to healthcare. I hope Suzanne knows she can go through the financial department for assistance in getting the balance reduced more or broken down into more affordable payments once she's able to resume working. Yes, she will have to submit her tax returns and personal information but they will work with her given her current situation of not being able to generate income. It's stressful to go through it all, but in the long run it's a stress-reducer. If she has difficulties getting the hospital to work with her she should work with her local United Way to have a financial adviser work on her behalf in getting this into a more manageable scenario.
Also, United Way will be able to assist her with accessing help with the utilities and access to emergency EBT benefits if she hasn't already done so. I know it stinks but as the saying goes "Pride Goeth..." If she needs help getting the contact info for different options, given her broken wrist and inability to really type well, please let me know; I'd be happy to help.
February 16
Suzanne Bennett
2/16, 3:03am
Suzanne Bennett
Please send me some current pictures of Ruby Beau. I'm worried about him, and I'd like to see how he's doing now. Also, I've had an idea about setting up sponsorships for individual horses. I'll have to think about it a little bit more to figure out how it would work. Sorry I haven't been working on the website or in touch much, dealing with my broken wrist has been very challenging.
I noticed some time ago that you had apparently tried to set up a GoFundMe account but something seems to have happened. If you want me to help you with that I'd be happy to. I just don't want to run your GoFundMe money through my checking account because there's no way to tell which campaign the funds came from, and it gets confusing. Your GoFundMe funds should go right into your own checking account.
February 19
Suzanne Bennett
2/19, 3:23am
Suzanne Bennett
Just added the T-shirts to the webpage. I didn't notice your message about that until several days ago. I'm assuming you can run another campaign and we can promote it more.
I am concerned that you haven't sent me current pictures of Ruby Beau. I'm worried about him, and I want to see how he's looking these days. Please get a couple of current, date stamped shots and send them along to me. It would help set my mind at ease.
I hope you've been able to find some help for your injury. If the emergency room gave you a referral to a surgeon, he or she might be able to give you an uninsured discounted rate. The orthopedic surgeon I went to did that and set up a payment plan which made matters a little bit easier.
Be well!
Suzanne
February 20
Suzanne Bennett
2/20, 2:53am
Suzanne Bennett
Rick was telling me today that you have a horse who has a badly injured hoof that you're going to need some help with. I think that that might make a good campaign on Booster on the social pages, and I'd be happy to put that together for you. All need a picture of the foot and also a picture of the whole horse with you if possible. Let me know how much you are going to need for all expenses. Round up when you estimate and also be sure to include the amount of fees that Booster keeps I think it's something like 7%. Rounded to 10% so that you'll be sure to have enough money.
It looks like Booster pays by check, which is probably why you chose them. I hope that they pay promptly by check. If you need to set up a bank account (and it would be a good idea for being able to deal with GoFundMe and other sites like that) Ally Bank online has good reviews and apparently works with all kinds of income levels and whatnot, so you might want to look into that.
If you want to continue promoting the T-shirts, let me know and I'll go in and punch up the writing and polish the presentation a little bit for you.
February 20
Neatherlin Ranch
2/20, 1:07pm
Neatherlin Ranch
ok ty
February 23
Suzanne Bennett
2/23, 2:56am
Suzanne Bennett
If you want me to create a campaign for that mare's injured foot, I need a picture of her injury and a picture of her, her name and her story. Also, if you want me to punch up and improve your T-shirt campaign, I'll need the information to access it.
Also, please do send me some current photos of Ruby Beau. I'm worried about him, and not receiving response to my requests makes me worry more. I might be able to help you out with him some by sponsoring him to some extent, but I need to see what he looks like now.
I look forward to receiving information and photos from you.
Best wishes,
Suzanne
February 24
Suzanne Bennett
2/24, 5:50pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am having difficulty understanding why you apparently believe that it's appropriate to ignore my request for current pictures of the horse that I entrusted you with. Here's a timeline of what has occurred between you and me since I met you.
I contacted you because I was concerned about a horse (Gitta) that you had picked up that I was also interested in. This 30-year-old mare was advertised as free to a good home on rescueme . org, and you actively sought her out and took her into your rescue.
After talking with you and visiting your establishment I decided to give you my support. I created a website for you, raised funds for you, donated a little bit of money to you, bought hay for you and feed. I also gave you some hay that I had on hand along with a saddle, a new saddle blanket and some personal items including a jacket. I also bought you and your husband dinner when your truck broke down and you were stuck with no money overnight.
I introduced you to Rick Benningfield who has donated more than $2000 worth of cash and equipment to you and provided a good placement for one of your horses (Major).
I provided a good placement for one of your horses (Apache).
I entrusted you with my horse (Ruby Beau) because you said you had a good placement for him. It has turned out that that placement was with a felon who is now apparently charged with animal abuse. You also placed Gitta with this person. What has become of her? (NOTE: See clarification elsewhere in this site.)
You have told me that you have had Ruby Beau at your establishment for over a month and plan to keep him, but you ignore my requests for documentation of this. If you do indeed have Ruby Beau with you and you like him and plan to keep him as you say you do, that is fine with me. You should have no problem providing me with current pictures of him so that I can see that you do have him and that he is in good condition.
I have also told you that I'm willing to sponsor him with you at least partially to be sure that he is maintained in good condition and being fed properly. I know that you sometimes have problems getting hay and feed, and I'm willing to help with that.
Furthermore, I have offered to continue helping you with fundraising for a horse that is reportedly in dire need of veterinary care. I have asked you to send me pictures of that horse and give me some back story so that I can set up a campaign, and you have not done so. Has funding for these needs come from some other source? If not, please get the information to me so that I can start trying to raise money to help this horse.
I am worried about Ruby Beau, and I want to see that he's being well cared for. If you are the professional that you claim you want to be, you will comply by sending me current, date stamped photographs of him to set my mind at ease.
Please understand that my endorsement of you and my support of you is worth something. I have a good online reputation, and I do not associate myself with businesses, products and causes lightly. People who follow my articles and know me on social media trust my judgment and my advice. Whether I recommend or do not recommend a business, service or product is meaningful and has an effect.
I'm asking you again (for the 5th or 6th time) please send me current, date stamped pictures of Ruby Beau showing that he is indeed at your establishment and that he is in good condition. If he does not look to be in good condition to me, I am willing to help with his care and feeding conditional on regular updates.
I look forward to hearing from you within the next couple of days!
Suzanne
February 24
Neatherlin Ranch
2/24, 10:29pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I will get them to you soon
February 27
Suzanne Bennett
2/27, 4:16pm
Suzanne Bennett
Do you have feed and hay?
February 28
Neatherlin Ranch
2/28, 12:15pm
Neatherlin Ranch
no out
Suzanne Bennett
2/28, 2:17pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am having a round bale delivered. It should be there shortly.
Suzanne Bennett
2/28, 2:38pm
Suzanne Bennett
I am doing this because I don't want Ruby Beau to go hungry. Please send me a current photo of him.
NOTE FOR CLARIFICATION: At this point, Charity Neatherlin told Rick Benningfield by phone that Ruby Beau was in a "great placement" with a woman who had kids who rode playday and "25 acres to run on". It is worth noting that she makes this claim (25 acres) for many of her "placements". SB
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3/1/15
Me: I need to know how and where Ruby Beau is. Please text me the contact information for the person who now has him. Thank you.
Neatherlin Ranch: Who is this who are you looking for
Me: This is Suzanne. Rick supplied this number as Biily's number.
3/2/15
Me: Again: I need to know where and how Ruby Beau is. Please supply me with contact information for the person who now has him. Thank you.
Me: Beau was never a "rescue". I entrusted him to U because U said you had a good placement. I told you I wanted to be kept informed of his condition and wanted contact info for his placement. Charity has lied to me about his whereabouts for over a month. Provide me with this information, or I am going to assume you have sent him to slaughter. You're welcome for the round bale BTW. 3:35 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: You need to talk to Kevin not me because he came to us from him as a rescue and now he is in a very good home and you calling. And bulging them won't work so as soon as I get pictures I will sins them to you 3:54 PM
Me: I have contacted Kevin also. Please comply with my request. The longer you delay and the more excuses you make, the more suspicious I become. Send me the contact info for his placement. I have no intention of "bugging" them. I simply want to verify his whereabouts and condition and offer assistance if needed.
Monday
Suzanne Bennett
3/2, 12:49am
Suzanne Bennett
I need to know where and how Ruby Beau is. Please supply me with contact information for the person who now has him. Thank you.
Saturday
Suzanne Bennett
3/7, 6:55pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/7/15 - 6:55 PM
Suzanne Bennett
3/7, 7:06pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/7/15 - 7:06 PM
I have done nothing but help you over the past 6 months. You have absolutely no legitimate reason to withhold information regarding the horse I entrusted to you. You should have kept me informed of Ruby Beau's situation all along, and you know it.
I am asking you for the 12th time:
If Ruby Beau is, indeed, in a "great placement", please provide me with the contact information for that placement. You know very well I have no intention of abusing that information. I have done nothing to give you such an impression, while you on the other hand have been far less than honest with me.
You lied to me about Ruby Beau's whereabouts and your intentions and actions for more than a month. which led to my donating an $85 round bale of hay to you for his benefit when he had not been on your premises for weeks. You did not tell the truth about this until you were caught in your lie, and then you acted as if you were justified in lying.
Kindly provide me with the information I have requested a dozen times, or I will be forced to assume the worst.
Suzanne Bennett
3/7, 7:10pm
Suzanne Bennett
...and indeed, I do not believe you have told the truth about this situation yet. What have you done with Ruby Beau?
Today
Neatherlin Ranch
12:34pm
Neatherlin Ranch
He has a very good home
Today
Suzanne Bennett
4:37pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/8/2015 4:35 PM
I don't believe you, and with good reason. If he had a "very good home" you would have told me about it to begin with, and you would have no problem proving it to me now. You have been lying to me about his whereabouts for over a month.
If nothing were wrong, you would have let me know what was happening with him. That would just be common courtesy given the amount I have helped you. You knew all along that I wanted to be kept apprised of his situation and that I was ready and willing to help with him.
For the last time: Provide me with the contact information for the person you have supposedly placed him with so that I can verify your claim. My plan is to introduce myself and let the person know that I would love to have updates on Ruby Beau and let him/her know that I am willing to help with him if needed.
If you have, indeed, placed him in a good home you will have no problem complying with my request.
Today
Neatherlin Ranch
8:09pm
Neatherlin Ranch
Misty blare
And get over your self if you are like this with every one then wow you trying to tell us what to do ant going to work and I have not lie to you at all people do like their private life
I have to ask thim if I can give you there info
O and calling the cops on us yes the cop told me that you called them I see how you are
Today
Suzanne Bennett
11:39pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/8/2015 11:37 PM
I have been asking you for a current photo of Ruby Beau since February 8, 2015 . You have led me to believe he was with you all that time when he was not. After a full month of trying to find out how he was, I asked the Coryell Animal Control deputy to do a wellness check to verify that he was with you and that he was in good health and I sent you a round bale of hay for his benefit because I still believed he was actually with you based on your word.
I also was in the process of brokering a deal for you with Clint at The Ranch to trade you six round bales for him. He was willing to consider this as a favor to me, not because they wanted or needed a pony, but because of their positive dealings with me on your behalf. You ruined that deal because you had been lying to me about Ruby Beau's whereabouts. Clint looked for Ruby Beau the day he delivered the round bale, but he was not there.
You brought all this on yourself with dishonesty.
I have helped you consistently for six months. I have helped you raise funds and put out a positive image. I have given you feed, hay, cash and equipment and broken bread with you. I have entrusted you with a pony for placement and let you know I wanted to be kept informed of his well-being. I have offered you assistance with his care, and I was finally forced to call on a professional for assistance when it became apparent to me that you were lying to me.
Yes, that's how I am, and that's how I am with everyone. Straightforward, honest and square-dealing. I expect the same from others.
Now I see how you are. Unfortunately, I believe I see too late for Ruby Beau; however, you can correct that impression by providing me with the contact information I have requested.
NEATHERLIN: Your dilling with Kevin at first not us all we did is delivered him to Kevin so and I told rick. That he had a new home
NEATHERLIN: Misty blare
81235*72** (Phone # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15)
And if I find out you are bugging them I will file harassment charges on you you don't trust me so I don't trust you and she will tell me
a few seconds ago
3/9/2015 4:21 PM
Thank you for finally responding to my request. You knew all along that I wanted to be kept updated regarding what was happening with Ruby Beau. You should have told me, not Rick, when Kevin had problems, when you brought RB back to your place and when you placed him. You have known that all along. If you had nothing to hide, you wouldn't have been hiding anything.
I have been nothing but generous and supportive to you. I asked you to do one thing for me: Keep me informed regarding what's happening with Ruby Beau. It has always been within your ability to do that, and you should have been doing it.
I made multiple, documented polite requests for current pictures and for contact information,which you should have been providing me all along. You should have complied immediately, and you know it.
Your threats are empty and childish. You are entirely at fault here. Again, you're welcome for the round bale, which probably saved the unfortunate horses in your "care" from starvation during the cold weather.
3/9/2015 5:32 PM
Called the # provided. No answer. Texted the following information:
Me to Misty Blare (812) 35*-72** - mobile
3/9/15 5:27 PM 3 minutes ago
Me: I am Suzanne Bennett. I got ur # from Charity Neatherlin re: the pony U recently got from her. I'm his original owner & just want to introduce myself & let U know I would love 2 get updates on him. 5:27 PM
Me: I can also send U some good photos of him & if U ever need help w/ him, pls call ME, not Neatherlin. My phone # is: (Phone # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15).
My e-mail is:
************@hotmail.com 5:29 PM (email # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15)
Me: U can read some articles by me at: http://justmesuzanne.hubpages.com which will give U an idea of who I am. I look forward to hearing from U and learning about how Ruby Beau (the pony) is doing! Best wishes! 5:31 PM
3/10/2015 3:16 PM
I have received no response to my message, and the phone number you have given me appears to be bogus.
According to: Intelius .com
Phone Number
81235*72** (Phone # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15)
This appears to be an invalid phone number.
Phonebooks.com says:
We're Sorry, We Searched But Were Unable To Find A Match For This Phone Number
Additionally, “blare” is probably not the correct spelling of the name. Is it actually “Blair” or “Blake”?
Charity,
Please tell me exactly what has happened to Ruby Beau, and kindly provide me with complete contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a physical address so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself.
3/10/2015 5:43 PM
Called (812) 35*-72** No answer after 12 rings.
Again: Kindly provide me with complete contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a physical address so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself.
NEATHERLIN: Misty Blair Hamilton tx. Same number
3/10/2015 10:14 PM
Is there an e mail address?
11 minutes ago
3/11/2015 3:19 PM
No answer after 12 rings followed by automatic busy signal.
Again: Kindly provide me with COMPLETE contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a PHYSICAL ADDRESS so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself.
3/11/2015 3:25 PM
Rick Benningfield tried the phone number provided and found via automatic message and consultation with an AT&T representative that the phone number is not a working number and is probably based in Indiana.
(NOTE: I have since learned it is based in Columbus IN where Shipshewana Horse Auction is located. This is one of the largest gathering points in the US for horses that are subsequently sent to slaughter. SB 3/27/15)
3/11/2015 7:38 PM
I want to make something very clear to you. I have been trying to get you to verify that Ruby Beau is alive and well since February 8, 2015 when you and I had the following text message exchange:
Me: If Kevin's horses are in a situation where they're going to be seized, I want Ruby Beau back.
8:27 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: I've had him with us for about 1 month
8:37 PM
Me: How and why did that happen?
9:42 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: he did not work for him so we got him back so he is in good hands and happy
9:44 PM
Me: what was the problem?
9:50 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: he can't ride and to small he also tried to sell him to a lot of people to
9:55 PM
Me: I am sorry to hear that. I had checked with him a couple of times, and he told me he was very happy with him.Have you had many people interested in him?
9:59 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: no we are going to keep him the vet said he is 5 and he now has his shots and cogens
10:01 PM
Me: oh good! ok...have you ridden him?
10:03 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: all the time he is such a good horse
10:04 PM
Me: good! I'm glad you like him. Please send me some photos :)
10:07 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: ok
10:08 PM
I believe that if Ruby Beau was, indeed, with you at that time you would have had no problem complying with my request. Since that time, I have given you ample opportunities to supply me with proof of his well-being. You have made excuses, lashed out in anger and given conflicting accounts to various people regarding what has happened to him. If he is, indeed, alive and well now, it would be in your best interest to comply with my request for specific information regarding his whereabouts so that I can verify your claim for myself.
NEATHERLIN: I have already so I am on my part the rest is your problem not mine I give you her number and name and where she lives. So if you can't get a hold of her it's not my problem 81234*72** that. Is her number
And don't threaten me you are harassing me stop or I will have someone stop you
I have given you what you want but pictures
3/11/2015 10:05 PM
Again: Kindly provide me with COMPLETE contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a PHYSICAL ADDRESS so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself.
NEATHERLIN: In Hamilton tx misty blare 81234*72**
When you talk with her ask her for address
Neatherlin Ranch
It is a working number try it for once i'm sure you will get someone
And how come I can call it and get someone.
3/11/2015 10:08 PM
The phone number you have provided is invalid according to three reliable sources.
An address consists of a street name and a house or property number as well as a city and state.
3/12/2015 10 ;00 PM called 81235*72** - 20 rings, no answer, automatic busy signal. Per your original post of the number:
Misty blare
81235*72**
"And if I find out you are bugging them I will file harassment charges on you you don't trust me so I don't trust you and she will tell me"
Tried again using your most recent post of the number:
In Hamilton tx misty blare 81234*72**
"When you talk with her ask her for address"
Automated pickup after 6 rings > automated mailbox full message. Left call back number.
10:13 Text mssg sent:
I am Suzanne Bennett. I got ur # from Charity Neatherlin re: the pony U recently got from her. I'm his original owner & just want to introduce myself & let U know I would love 2 get updates on him.
I can also send U some good photos of him & if U ever need help w/ him, pls call ME, not Neatherlin. My phone # is: (Phone # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15).
My e-mail is:
************@hotmail.com 5:29 PM (email # altered in the interest of possible confidentiality issues. SB 3/23/15)
U can read some articles by me at: http://justmesuzanne.hubpages.com which will give U an idea of who I am. I look forward to hearing from U and learning about how Ruby Beau (the pony) is doing! :) Best wishes!
3/13/15 8:14 full mailbox
Sent text mssg:
Please get in touch with me re: the pony you got from Neatherlin. I am simply concerned for his well-being and want to know that he is alive and well. Thank you, Suzanne Bennett (ph#)*************@hotmail.com
10 minutes ago
She text you back
Chat Conversation End
Sent from Mobile
(Added to FB from Google Voice on 3/15/2015 8:31 PM)
Me to Misty Blair (812) 34*-72** - mobile
3/15/15 7:45 PM now
(3/14) Me: Please get in touch with me re: the pony you got from Neatherlin. I am simply concerned for his well-being and want to know that he is alive and well. Thank you, Suzanne Bennett (ph#) *********@hotmail.com 3:57 PM
Misty Blair: Pony is doing fine... my daughter bought him... he is excellent hands she has rode since she was 4... .. 4:51 PM
(3/15) Me: Thank you for your response. Please give me a call. I'd like to hear more about his new home. :) I am usually near the phone in the late afternoon and evening. I work overnight and sleep in the morning. 5:32 AM
Me: I am by my phone now for about half an hour. I will be out taking care of my animals for a couple of hours after that and back inside around 6. I hope to talk with you today. Thanks, Suzanne Bennett 3:45 PM
Me: I am in for the evening. Please give me a call. Thank you. Suzanne Bennett (ph#) 7:45 PM
(NO RESPONSE)
3/15/2015 8:34 PM @ Charity: I will still need proof that he is alive, well and being well cared for. Also, she needs to know that I did NOT send him to you as a rescue. I sent him off with you fat and healthy with a bag of grain, a bale of hay, a brand new bucket of expensive supplement, a brand new halter and lead rope and freshly trimmed feet because I wanted him to do well in his new placement. I TOLD YOU I wanted to be kept informed of what was happening with him. You chose instead to keep me in the dark and lie to me about his whereabouts; even though, you knew that I would help you with him if help was needed. In fact, I sent you a round bale of hay for his benefit when he had not actually been on your property for months, and you had not bothered to inform me.
A text message is a start, but I need absolute proof of his situation - and with good reason. Please encourage "Misty Blair" to give me a call.
3/16/15 4:04 PM No connection.
TEXT: I am sure there is more to this situation than you have been told. I have good reason for wanting proof that RubyBeau is alive and well. Please e mail me a current, date stamped photo of him: ************@hotmail.com
19 hours ago
NEATHERLIN: And what is that
a few seconds ago
3/17/2015 3:23 PM
It is a photo with the date it was taken imprinted upon it; however, even that is not complete proof because the date can be manipulated. As I have said all along, I need to know where Ruby Beau is so that I can check on his well-being or have him checked on.
3/17/2015 3:48 PM
Text Message Received From Charity Neatherlin:
Neatherlin Ranch
3/16/15 8:33 PM 19 hours ago
Neatherlin Ranch: MMS Received 8:30 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: MMS Received 8:31 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: He has 25 acres to run on 8:32 PM
Neatherlin Ranch: So stop believing what people tell you and start thinking for your self 8:33 PM
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Suzanne Bennett: 3/17/15 3:12 PM: Called Dr. Clay, whom you have identified as being your vet. I described Ruby Beau and asked if your claim that he had been examined, found to be five years old and given a Coggins test could be verified. Office staff confirmed that they have never seen Ruby Beau (aka: Bo) and that the last time they saw one of Neatherlin's horses was May 2014, five months before I became acquainted with you.
Wednesday 2:32pm
NEATHERLIN: I'm using bar n vet in Gatesville Number is 2548658466
22 hours ago
Suzanne Bennett: Called 3/18/2015 5:14 PM Described Ruby Beau and asked if he had ever been seen by the vet.
Staff refused to verify your claim.
NEATHERLIN: I'll call and let them know that your going to call about him to give you information
a few seconds ago
Suzanne Bennett: 3/19/2015 4:15 PM
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3/19/2015 3:06 PM
Spoke with Miranda @ Bar N Vet and informed her that Charity Neatherlin should have called and given permission for me to access information re: Ruby Beau. She will check with vet and call me back.
4:06 PM No return call. Called back. Miranda says that she needs to talk w/ Dr. Neuman.
I will send an e mail with my mailing address and a photo of Ruby Beau to Bar N Vet Clinic. I am requesting that Charity Neatherlin call Bar N Vet Clinic and instruct them to mail me copies of any and all documentation pertaining to Ruby Beau.
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Charity,
Please bear in mind that this documentation will only verify your claim of February 8, 2014. I still need to know where Ruby Beau is currently so that I can check on his well-being personally or have him checked on by a reliable and trustworthy third party.
(NOTE: Charity Neatherlin did not call the vet, and this information was never sent to me. SB 3/27/15)
Today
Neatherlin Ranch
8:51pm
Neatherlin Ranch
I told you where he is
Suzanne Bennett
11:09pm
Suzanne Bennett
3/19/2015 11:08 PM
Again: Kindly provide me with COMPLETE contact information for the person who allegedly now has him, including a PHYSICAL ADDRESS so that I can have him checked on or check on him myself. An address consists of a street name and a house or property number as well as a city and state.
Call to Misty Blair 3/28/15 3:09 pm full mailbox - left callback#
Texted:
Me: I need to verify in person that Ruby Beau is alive and well. Please call me. Suzanne Bennett 3:10 PM
Misty Blair: Want in one hand and shit in the other... 3:29 PM
So be it.
You've known all along that I wanted to be kept informed about what was happening with Ruby Beau. Mere common courtesy would dictate that you do so, yet you have chosen to keep me in the dark and lie to me about what is happening with him and where he is. I have given you more than ample opportunity to correct this situation.
I have asked you valid, pertinent, direct questions and have received invalid, impertinent and evasive answers. I believe that if you had nothing to hide, you would not be hiding anything. You would have told me when you took Ruby Beau from Kevin, and you would have told me when you placed him in a "great placement". Instead, you led me to believe that you planned to keep him, and you simply did not respond when I requested current photos of him or even when I offered to help you with him. I believe the reason for this was that you could not send photos of him because he was not with you.
By the way, I am aware of the fact that you initially sold Ruby Beau to Kevin for $300 even though he was not yours to sell and that was never part of our agreement. You were to transport Ruby Beau from my house to Kevin’s house, and it didn’t cost you a penny since Rick paid for your gas both ways, gave you a trailer and ended up buying you a new tire for the trailer. Furthermore, you came out ahead on that trip thanks to my neighbor who changed his plans for the evening in order to help your husband fix your broken down truck. He volunteered his time and let the two of you stay in his guest room overnight. When I talked with him about it a few days later, he said it was a good thing he had been able to help you because it probably saved you about $800.
On top of all that, I bought you dinner, donated a saddle and blanket and gave you a jacket, some fence panels and some personal items. Rick also gave you equipment and tack, but you just had to see how much you could milk the situation, so once you got Ruby Beau where he was supposed to go, you demanded another $300 from Kevin.
When you took Ruby Beau back from Kevin, you should have informed me, but that might have prevented you from selling him AGAIN, so you just kept that information to yourself; even though, you knew all along that I wanted to be kept informed of what was happening with him.
I believe that once you had Ruby Beau on your small, poorly fenced property, he became problematic for you because he does not get along with other horses. I further believe that you had difficulty finding a buyer for him because of his blind eye and his small size. I believe that you needed money, and I believe you sold him into slaughter. (Incidentally, the phone number you gave me as belonging to his alleged "great placement" is a Columbus IN number. That's the location for the biggest slaughter auction in the US.)
I would love to be proven wrong, and I've given you plenty of chances to prove me wrong. I have asked you repeatedly to provide me with complete contact information for the person who allegedly now has Ruby Beau, and you have responded by playing games. I believe you have not provided this information because it does not exist.
If you had kept me informed as you were supposed to, I would not hold these beliefs. Your secretive, evasive behavior has convinced me. I will believe Ruby Beau is alive and well when I see that he is alive and well. Until then, I will conduct my own independent search for him to find out.
Found this photo of Misty Blair at mugshots.com
http://mugshots.com/US-Counties/Missouri/Greene-County-MO/Misty-Blair.8450835.html