Location: Poolesville, MD (Route 109 between 107 and 28)
Around 9 pm Sunday night a loose horse was struck by a car on Route 109 (Beallsville Rd). S/he lay still for a few minutes before getting up and limping away. The car had significant damage so the horse’s injuries may be life-threatening, though there is no evidence of significant external bleeding. Last known direction of travel was north along the shoulder of Route 109 (towards Darnestown Rd).
The horse may be a chestnut gelding who has only been in the area for a few days and previously lived in Frederick, MD.
Anyone in the area please report any sightings or evidence of a loose/injured horse to Montgomery County Animal Services at 301-279-8000 (general non-emergency number for MC).
Thank you and jingles for this horse!
He is a little battered but not nearly as badly off as we feared.