Horse Injured In Dan Ryan Ride On The Mend In Tinley Park

TINLEY PARK, IL — After a wild and dangerous seven-mile ride on Dan Ryan Expressway, NuNu the horse sustained numerous injuries, including bleeding from the left hoof, an injury to the right hoof and saddle sores on the right side of the horse's body, according to state police.

After an evaluation with Chicago Animal Care and Control, NuNu was transferred to Forest View Farms, 16717 S. Lockwood Ave. in Tinley Park, a farm that has served the south and western suburbs of Chicago for over 60 years, according to its website. Injuries and updates were not specified by the farm.

"NuNu is currently part of a criminal case. The only publicly available information on her health is in the State's Attorney's report," the farm wrote on Facebook. "We also appreciate everyone that reached out to ask about visits, adoption or care packages. NuNu is not receiving guests at this time, and the majority of our indoor facilities are not open to the public due to COVID-19. We will be posting many updates about NuNu's journey to keep everyone informed!"

A GoFundMe page was established for NuNu's medical care on Friday. After exceeding $10,000 donations were halted. The farm said she will need specialized care for the rest of her life and the money raised will be used for that. The farm added that once the court case has come to its end, there may be additional fundraising efforts for NuNu's long-term care.

The Dan Ryan ride, which began at 4:20 p.m. Sept. 21 at the 47th Street exit, ended after the rider, later identified as Adam Hollingsworth, exited the expressway at 95th Street and was taken into custody by state troopers. Another man, Darron Luster, was also charged after he refused to relinquish control of the horse over to troopers after Hollingsworth was taken into custody, police said.

Hollingsworth was initially charged with reckless conduct, disobeying a police officer and criminal trespass to state supported property, Illinois State Police said, and later also charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a felony.

Luster was arrested and charged with obstructing officers and resisting arrest, according to police. Both men were taken to Chicago Police District 5 headquarters.

State police received several reports of Hollingsworth on the expressway and troopers arrived on the scene at 71st St., where they found Hollingsworth surrounded by motorcycles. Troopers ordered Hollingsworth to exit the expressway, which he refused to do before police finally got him to exit the expressway at 95th St., where he was arrested.

Patch has reached out to Forest View Farms for comment and will update this article if we receive a callback.