§ 11-24-104 — Stallions and jacks generally

If any horse or ass not gelded, two (2) years old or upwards, is
found running at large, it is lawful for any person to take up
the horse or ass and give notice to the owner or keeper if
known. If the owner or keeper does not appear within six (6)
days thereafter and pay expenses incurred for the feed and care
of the animal to the person possessing the animal, the person
shall advertise the horse or ass and the same proceedings shall
be had as provided in the case of estray animals, or the person
possessing the animal may after the expiration of thirty (30)
days from the time of advertising, geld or have the horse or ass
gelded, at the risk and expense of the owner, except when the
horse or ass is in the owner's herd, or in care of the owner's
herder. The owner of the horse or ass shall be liable for any
damages caused by the animal to property or other livestock.