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Case Study: Rescuing Down Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jul 24, 2022
A team of emergency and large animal rescue professionals saved a hypothermic mare stuck in a creek. Read more in this article from the July 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePutting Together a First Aid Kit
by Equus | Jul 23, 2022
Create a basic equine first aid kit to prepare for minor injuries and be better equipped for an emergency.
Read MoreHow to Prepare and Deploy an Equine Disaster Response Trailer
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 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.
Read More10 Barn Fire and Wildfire Resources from TheHorse.com
by The Horse Staff | Sep 14, 2020
Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.
Read MoreHurricanes and Horses
by Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD | Aug 25, 2020
Find out why early evacuation is always your best bet. Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted explains.
Read MoreWildfire Season: Horse Evacuation During COVID-19
by Stacy Pigott | Aug 19, 2020
Getting your horse to safety during a wildfire and a pandemic takes extra preparation. Two disaster planning experts offer tips to keep yourself healthy while evacuating your horses.
Read More17 Tips for Recreational Trail Riders
by Diane E. Rice | Jun 4, 2020
Trail riding season is in full swing, and our sources answered 17 questions about keeping your horse sound and healthy.
Read MoreEquine First-Aid Basics, Part 1
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 14, 2020
Find out what items should be in your horse’s first-aid kit, what they’re used for, and how to store them.
Read MoreHorse Owner Help During COVID-19
by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director | Mar 19, 2020
What to do if you need help feeding your horses after a COVID-19-related job loss, and how to help others if you don’t.
Read MoreAre Your Horses Ready for You to be Quarantined?
by Michelle Anderson | Mar 12, 2020
The current (human) coronavirus situation has me making sure I have everything I need to care for my horses in case I can’t leave home for two weeks or longer. Are you prepared?
Read MoreTake the Winter Solstice Chore Efficiency Test
by Alayne Blickle | Dec 21, 2019
Can you pass Alayne’s test? Get advice for winterizing and making your horse property chore-efficient.
Read MoreEvacuating When You Have More Horses Than Trailer Spots
by Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD | Oct 31, 2019
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted shares insight on how to handle this difficult situation during an emergency.
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