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Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Efforts for Horse Owners

Haylie Kerstetter October 3, 2024

Find out how those in affected areas can receive assistance and how the equine community is stepping up to lend a hand.

Preparing Horses for Hurricane Helene

Stephanie Ruff September 25, 2024

How one member of TheHorse.com team—a Florida Gulf Coast resident—has prepared for the predicted hurricane’s landfall.

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How Much Food and Water Do My Horses Need if I Evacuate?

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS June 8, 2024

Remember these tips on leaving food and water for horses should you need to evacuate without them during a disaster.

How to Prepare and Deploy an Equine Disaster Response Trailer

Michelle Anderson February 12, 2022

Dr. Claudia Sonder of Napa, California, shares her first-hand experience with creating a mobile clinic to help treat horses during natural disaster evacuations.

NW Equine Performance’s Smoke Inhalation Recommendations

Rachel Buchholz, DVM September 17, 2020

An Oregon-based sports medicine practice offers advice for horse owners dealing with hazardous and unhealthy air quality.

Natural Disasters: Do You Have a Plan for Your Horse?

Michelle Anderson October 14, 2019

Surviving natural disasters becomes even more complicated when you’re responsible for horses and other animals. Emergency planning expert Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, PhD, literally wrote the book on Technical Large Animal Rescue, and she joins us for an hour to answer your disaster-planning questions and offer advice that could save your and your horses’ lives.

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Smoke From Wildfires and Horse Respiratory Health

Edited Press Release October 11, 2019

Smoke from wildfires can cause serious health problems for horses, as it can in people. Here’s how to protect your horses from smoke-related respiratory problems.

Natural Disaster: Are You and Your Horse Ready?

The Horse Staff September 3, 2019

Are you and your horse ready for an emergency evacuation? Get the tools and information you need to keep your horses healthy.

Preparing for Natural Disasters With Horses: Do’s and Don’ts

Erica Larson April 14, 2019

Identifying risks and reducing and mitigating a disaster’s effects start with a well-written, all-hazards plan for sheltering in place and/or evacuating. Here are some keys to remember.

How Veterinarians, Students, and Volunteers Saved Horses During a Deadly Wildfire

Hayley Dieckmann January 31, 2019

Last fall, Hayley Dieckmann and the UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team treated horses and other animals displaced by the Camp Fire. Here’s a look at what she experienced.

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Equine Disease Quarterly January 18, 2019

Plan ahead to keep family, employees, and horses safe during a winter weather disaster.

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The Horse Staff December 26, 2018

Learn about colic, EPM, core vaccinations, biosecurity, donkeys, and more in our special features.

Preparing Horses for Severe Weather

Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences September 28, 2018

By taking the necessary precautions and having a disaster plan ready, you can ensure that you and your horse are prepared when a severe weather situation arises.

Helping Evacuated Horses? Here’s What You Should Know

Pat Raia September 20, 2018

Evacuating horse owners aren’t the only ones that should prepare in advance. Here’s what farm owners opening their facilities to displaced horses should know.

Equine Emergency-Evacuation Kit Checklist

The Horse Staff September 13, 2018

Print and use this checklist to ensure you have the basics for both humans and horses in case of an evacuation.

Creating an Equine Evacuation Plan

The Horse Staff July 28, 2018

Do you have a plan in place to evacuate your horses in case of fire or another emergency? Dr. Rebecca Gimenez of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue and Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water tell you how to get started.