Florida Temporarily Suspends Movement Requirements For Animals Heading Out of Hurricane Irma’s Path
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on Florida Temporarily Suspends Movement Requirements For Animals Heading Out of Hurricane Irma’s Path
The FDACS has temporarily suspended the intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals from the areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma. In addition, the following states have waived their interstate import requirements for Florida, pets and livestock leaving the expected impact areas of Hurricane Irma: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Continue reading …Hurricane Irma Horse Resources: Evacuation Site Lists, Emergency Tips, Prep Kits
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on Hurricane Irma Horse Resources: Evacuation Site Lists, Emergency Tips, Prep Kits
Hurricane Irma is massive with tropical storm force winds extending 185 miles from its center. Just to put that into perspective, Hurricane Andrew, which devastated South Florida in 1992, had winds extending just 90 miles from its center.
Continue reading …Displaced Horses Continue to Find Shelter at Florida Ag Center and Horse Park
September 7, 2017 Comments Off on Displaced Horses Continue to Find Shelter at Florida Ag Center and Horse Park
“We were in Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and remember the devastation. It was awful, with loose and mangled horses. These horses are an important part of our family and we want to do our best to make sure they are safe. This time, we’re seeking shelter inland and evacuating 7 horses to the Florida Horse Park. Throughout this whole process, the FHP has been so pleasant and accommodating. They’ve made the process so much easier and less stressful,” said Jessica Merritt, a Hurricane Irma Evacuee from near Homestead.
Continue reading …Kentucky Horse Park Offering 200 Stalls to Hurricane Irma Evacuees
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park Offering 200 Stalls to Hurricane Irma Evacuees
The Kentucky Horse Park has opened stabling to horses that are being evacuated from areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma. 200 stalls are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning today until September 17 for $20 per stall per night.
Continue reading …List of Evacuation Sites For Horses Up the Eastern Coast in Path of Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on List of Evacuation Sites For Horses Up the Eastern Coast in Path of Hurricane Irma
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association has pulled together a list of evacuation sites for horses fleeing Florida, Coastal Georgia, or South Carolina in the path of Hurricane Irma.
Continue reading …Around the Rings GQHA Novice Championship Show
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings GQHA Novice Championship Show
Thanks to Lisa Le e for some great photos from the Georgia Quarter Horse Association’s final Novice Championship Show of the year that recently took place August 19th in Conyers, GA.
Continue reading …Your Hurricane Preparedness Plan Should Include Pets, Livestock!
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Your Hurricane Preparedness Plan Should Include Pets, Livestock!
– Cover and secure all water, food, and medical supplies for poultry and livestock.
– Pump and collect adequate supplies of drinking water in case of electrical failures.
– Top off all gasoline, propane, and other fuel tanks.
– Check operations of all portable generators.
After Years Behind the Scenes, Longtime Equestrian Couple Wins First IBHA World Title
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on After Years Behind the Scenes, Longtime Equestrian Couple Wins First IBHA World Title
“He told me that he had always wanted an IBHA World title and that after all these years he’d never won a buckle with the association that meant so much to him. It was one of the most touching moments I’ve experienced in showing.”
Continue reading …Pet Evacuation Kit For Those in Path of Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Pet Evacuation Kit For Those in Path of Hurricane Irma
AVMA’s Pet Evacuation Kit provides a checklist of essential items and tasks that pet owners should include and account for before evacuating. This includes:
Food and Medicine
First Aid Kit
Sanitation
Important Documents
Travel Supplies
Comfort Items
While some advocate extreme calorie restriction, especially when trying to get weight off a horse, this really isn’t necessary. A grass hay with under 10% sugar (ESC) and starch combined, protein 9+% can usually be fed at a rate of 1.5% of current body weight or 2% of ideal body weight, whichever is larger, to achieve the desired weight.
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