Horse Rescued Near San Joaquin River Doing Better, Released From Veterinary Hospital

STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) — Doctors released the estimated five-to-seven-year-old quarter horse "River" from Taylor Veterinary Hospital in Turlock Thursday morning.

River was found abandoned at Laird Park in Stanislaus County earlier this week. He was named after the San Joaquin River where he was found.

Bryen Camden, a 30-year-old combat veteran, took River to his ranch in Riverbank where the horse will now be under his care. Camden said he thanks the community for their support.

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So far, he said, people have donated $5,000 toward River's future veterinarian bills, as well as food, bandages, and supplements.

Camden is now strong enough to stand and has begun his long road to recovery.