In Re Gallegos

SUMMARY ORDER

JIM D. PAPPAS, Chief Judge.

Debtors George and Karen Gallegos own a horse named “Mittens.” Debtors claim Mittens is exempt from liquidation under Idaho Code § 11 — 605(l)(b) in their Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. According to Mrs. Gallegos’ affidavit, Debtors purchased the horse to care for and to act as a companion to Mr. Gallegos’ young daughter. While the horse has not yet been broken, they eventually intend to ride it. The family enjoys petting and feeding Mittens.

The Chapter 7 trustee, L.D. Fitzgerald, in an attempt to rein in Debtors’ claim, objected to the exemption, arguing…