Debbie Palmer, convicted of cruelty to animals, was sentenced to fines and a year’s probation Wednesday.

Palmer was convicted in November on charges of two counts of cruelty to animals, three counts of improper disposal of an animal carcass and violation of the livestock sanitary board.

Roughly two years in prison was assigned and suspended, so Palmer will serve no jail time.

Seventh District Judge Leo Boothe sentenced her a $2,000 fine and five consecutive eight-hour days of public service with the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Boothe also ordered that Palmer would no longer be allowed to have more than 10 horses and was not allowed to take care of others’ horses.

Palmer reportedly owns more than 50 horses currently. Many of her horses were taken into custody prior to the trial because of alleged neglect and abuse.

Lisa Smith, director of Concordia Animal Welfare Shelter, which seized the horses, said she was pleased.

“We are very thrilled at the reduction of the number of horses (Palmer is allowed to own),” Smith said. “We’re going to make sure when she does get rid of the horses that she does it in a humane manner.”

Palmer’s attorney, Paul Lemke, said he would appeal Boothe’s decision.

“I don’t have any comment,” Lemke said. “I’ll make my comment to the court of appeals.”

Palmer was found guilty of horses at large in April, a situation that ended with an SUV hitting and killing a horse in January.

Palmer was also arraigned Wednesday on charges of simple battery for allegedly assaulting Smith several weeks ago.

The hearing for the assault charges is set for April 11.