The former owner of 10 malnourished horses will be going to trial in October to face multiple counts of animal abuse and related charges.

Earlier this week, Coos County Circuit Court judge Michael Gillespie set a two-day, six-person jury trial for Bobbye L. Cikanek.

The North Bend woman pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of first-degree animal abuse and 10 counts of second-degree animal neglect. The trial begins Oct. 7. Cikanek was released on her own recognizance under the order not to possess any horses.

Last month, the 63-year-old forfeited ownership of the horses, nine of which have since been adopted, said Coos County Sheriff’s deputy Tony Watson. The last is being cared for by an animal control officer.

Deputies and animal control officers first confiscated the horses on May 13.

“They are all happy, healthy. ... They are definitely better off now,” said Watson. “It’s been a very good result for the animals.”

Coos County Assistant District Attorney Shani Krumholz said all the charges are considered A and B misdemeanors. Those are punishable by a fine of $6,250 for a Class A misdemeanor; and $2,500 for a Class B misdemeanor; and up to a year of imprisonment for up to one year for the former, and six months for the latter. She is compiling a list of witnesses and gathering evidence.

Watson said he’d prefer to see Cikanek receive a fine than jail time if she is convicted. He’s not surprised the case is going to trial.

“She has the right to defend her side of the story,” Watson said.