Police: Horse Deaths May Be Accidental

Update (May 6, 8:55 p.m.): According to the owner of the horses, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has not concluded its investigation into the cause of death. The owner tells Patch the autopsies are pending. The vets investigating have noted that it's possible that the death was an accident, but there has not been a final determination, according to the owner.

Original Report:

Veterinarians have concluded that the two horses who died in "suspicious circumstances" over the weekend in Nokesville perished accidentally, according to Prince William County Police. 

The veterinarians at Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center examined the horses and concluded that they could have spooked and run into an object or each other, police said. 

The 10-year-old thoroughbred cross mare was found dead in a field on the Nokesville farm between 6 and 7 a.m. May 3, while the quarter horse gelding palomino was also found severely injured in the field. The horse had to be euthanized. 

"We would like to thank everyone for the information provided and concern for the animals," police wrote on their Facebook page. 

For additional information:

Owner: Autopsies Pending in Horse Deaths

Police Investigating Suspicious Horse Deaths