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Social Media Scenes: Hurricanes and Horses

The Horse Staff September 8, 2017

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are bringing equestrians together to ensure horse safety as Mother Nature takes a toll.

Horse Owners, Rescuers Surveying Harvey’s Impact

Pat Raia August 30, 2017

Flooding continues to challenge Texas horse owners while those in Louisiana prepare to cope with the storm’s rain.

Harvey Still Displacing Texas Horses

Pat Raia August 28, 2017

Sam Houston Race Park’s stable manager is still fielding calls from owners hoping to relocate their horses there.

Animal Resource Exercise Will Help Prepare for Emergencies

TheHorse.com May 28, 2017

The event will help prepare first responders for dealing with animals, including horses, in the event of a disaster.

Natural Disasters and Horses: Tips to Remember

Sarah Evers Conrad February 16, 2017

Navigate natural disasters with proper planning and research ahead of time and patience during the aftermath.

Narrow Escape: Caring for Equine Barn Fire Survivors

Pat Raia February 7, 2017

Just because a horse survives a barn fire doesn’t mean he’s out of harm’s way.

Flooding Displaces California, Nevada Horses

Pat Raia January 12, 2017

Heavy rains in California and flash floods in Nevada forced the evacuation of multiple horses.

Kentucky Training Center Barn Fire Kills More Than 20 Horses

Pat Raia December 19, 2016

Lightning is being blamed for the fire at Mercury Equine Center that killed 18 yearlings and five horses of racing age.

Horses Perish in Colorado Barn Fire

Pat Raia December 14, 2016

More than a dozen horses were killed when fire swept through their Adams County barn this week.

Authorities Say No Wounded Horses Roaming Wildfire Region

Pat Raia December 7, 2016

Tennessee authorities said investigations have revealed no evidence to support such claims made on social media.

Dozens of Horses Displaced by Smoky Mountain Wildfire

Pat Raia November 30, 2016

Some horses and ponies have been evacuated as their owners wait to see the full extent of the fire’s damage.

Equine Guelph Introduces Barn Fire Prevention Tool

Equine Guelph October 1, 2016

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Santa Cruz County, California, Horses Displaced by Wildfire

Pat Raia September 29, 2016

Several horses have returned to their homes, but others remain at the county animal shelter and fairgrounds.

(Un)certain Change: Climate Shifts and Horse Keeping

Alayne Blickle September 10, 2016

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Oregon Emergency Wild Horse Gather Concludes Successfully

Edited Press Release September 7, 2016

In total 155 horses–33 foals, 55 mares, and 67 stallions–were gathered and transported to an adoption facility.

Horses Evacuated From Louisiana Flood Heading Home

Pat Raia August 31, 2016

Most of the evacuated horses have returned to their owners’ farms, but 149 horses are still waiting to go home.

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