Tips

Tips For Preparing for a Disaster

1) Keep your horses' vaccinations and booster up to date
2) Know the types of disaster that could occur in your area and have written action plan for each of them
3) Keep a supply of hay, grain, water, medications, and any veterinary supplies needed
4) Know and decide where you will take your horse if evacuation in necessary
5) Keep all important documents in one place, which should include some of the following for each animal
a) registration papers
b) medical history, dosages and types of medications and or health products
c) any dietary requirements
d) current Coggins test
e) photos of profile, legs, body, as well as a photo with your horse
f)   train your horse to load and unload

Remember to make ID tags for luggage with your name, address, horse's description, feeding instructions, special needs, and your vets
name and phone number. You can attach this info on the horses' halter or braided into his mane and tail ( do not tie around tail). You may
also have a permanent ID placed with a microchip, tattoo or brand.

                                   What should I have on hand in case of an emergency?

Photos, registration papers, medical records, hay feed and water to last 3 days, halter, lead, medication, vet supplies, extra feeding buckets,
bedding, pitchfork, shovels, and a wheelbarrow, portable first aid kit, map, flashlight, and phone numbers of your vet, transporter, insurance
company

                                                              Horse Buying Decisions

It's best to have a horse expert & veterinarian help you with these decisions:

Breed of horse, age of horse, temperament of horse, styles of riding, experience of rider, horse's level of training, health, any previous illness
or injury to the horse

More tips are listed on www.nchorsecouncil.com

For a current listing of shelters, view NC Equine Directory located at www.ncagr.com

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