Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Boyd County Sheriff’s Office announce arrest of operator of Ohana Run Farm

ASHLAND, KY (Oct. 22, 2026) – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and Boyd County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Marlo Matheny, operator of Ohana Run Farm, for Animal Cruelty, 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor — the highest charge available under Kentucky law for livestock abuse.

According to the arrest affidavit, Matheny is accused of intentionally failing to provide adequate food, water, and health care to two horses. Both horses were described as severely malnourished, with open wounds and body condition scores of 1. One horse also suffered from a severe lice infestation.

KDA initiated the investigation with assistance from the Boyd County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple state agencies and organizations — led by the generous resources donated by the Kentucky Horse Council — continue coordinating efforts to ensure the horses receive appropriate care.

The investigation remains ongoing and no further details are available at this time. KDA is working to identify the legal owners of horses and asks anyone with information regarding their ownership to contact StateVet@ky.gov.

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