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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
For a current listing of shelters, view NC Equine Directory located at click on
More tips are listed on NC HORSE COUNCIL
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
For a current listing of shelters, view NC Equine Directory located at click on
More tips are listed on NC HORSE COUNCIL
| Tips For Preparing for a Disaster |
| Copyright 2009. Carolina Equine Rescue & Assistance. All rights reserved. |
| Association (AHPA) in it's updated list of Equine Rescue Organizations (ERO's) for 2010! The AHPA is a national non-profit organization devoted exclusively to equine welfare. Since 1966, the Association and its members have worked to promote responsible horse ownership, the humane treatment of horses in competition, the humane transport of equines, and the preservation of America's wild horses and burros. CERA's listing appears in the first section and is 1 of a total of 11 North Carolina rescue organizations that made the list!! Congratulations CERA and THANK YOU to all the volunteers that have made CERA such a success! American Horse Protection Association, Inc. 1000 29th Street, NW Suite T-100 Washington, DC 20007 Tel: (202) 965-0500; Fax: (202) 965-9621 |
| Remember to always check automatic waterers and other water tanks to make sure they are running and not frozen. Make sure your horse always has access to fresh water as they can become very dehydrated in the cold. Keep an eye on your horse’s weight. A winter coat can be very deceiving on a horse that is losing weight or one that is thin. Go out and feel your horse once a week to see if you can feel ribs or bony prominences through their winter coat. On the same note, make sure your horse always has plenty of forage to eat as this is what keeps them warm in the winter. Keep blankets handy for those horses that do not fair well in the winter, harsh winter storms, or blizzards. Make sure that you keep up with trimming, deworming, and vaccination schedules. Just because the weather changed does not mean your horse still does not need these things. If you are going to be traveling, make sure your trailer is winterized and ready for travel, as well as having all the essential needs in the trailer for your horse(s). |
