Brooke USA Launches Campaign For Hurricane Irma’s Equine Victims After Meeting $25,000 Goal in Texas
September 13, 2017 Comments Off on Brooke USA Launches Campaign For Hurricane Irma’s Equine Victims After Meeting $25,000 Goal in Texas
Under the current campaign, 100% of the money raised will be used to benefit the equine victims of Hurricane Irma through regional equine disaster relief efforts via the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund.
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Competitor, Tommy Manion, Cleared of SPCA Charges Related to BB Gun Incident
September 12, 2017 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Competitor, Tommy Manion, Cleared of SPCA Charges Related to BB Gun Incident
“From my perspective as the former Chief Justice of the Texas Court of Appeals, this is one of the worst cases of injustice committed by a private association against one of its own members that I have ever seen.”
Continue reading …After Irma: Keeping Pets Safe and Healthy Upon Return
September 12, 2017 Comments Off on After Irma: Keeping Pets Safe and Healthy Upon Return
Do not allow pets to roam free outdoors until the area is safe for them to do so. They could encounter dangerous wildlife and debris if allowed outside unsupervised and unrestrained. In addition, familiar scents and landmarks may have changed, and this can confuse your pets.
Continue reading …Hurricane Irma Postpones Fox Lea Farm Show in Venice, FL. (Sept, 15-17)
September 12, 2017 Comments Off on Hurricane Irma Postpones Fox Lea Farm Show in Venice, FL. (Sept, 15-17)
According to Mark Harrell Horse Shows, the Fox Lea Farm AQHA show originally scheduled for September 15-17 has been cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. The farm only received minor damage with a few uprooted trees, so the main concern is for fellow Florida residents. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.
Continue reading …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 KitsHurricane 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 …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.