Poll Recap: Equine Evacuation Plans

Of the 263 respondents, 137 (52%) said they have an evacuation plan for their horses in case of a natural disaster.
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Poll Recap: Equine Evacuation Plans
Of the 263 respondents, 137 (52%) said they have an evacuation plan for their horses in case of a natural disaster. | Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse
If a natural disaster threatens your farm or facility, do you have a plan in place if you need to get your horses out of harm’s way? Whether your circumstances require planning for the occasional incidence of flash-flooding or larger disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires, having an evacuation plan for your horses can mean the difference between life and death.

In last week’s online poll, we asked our readers if they have an evacuation plan in place for their horses in the event of a natural disaster. More than 250 people responded, and we’ve tallied the results!

Of the 263 respondents, 137 (52%) said they have an evacuation plan in place for their horses, while the remaining 126 respondents (48%) did not

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Jennifer Whittle, TheHorse.com Web Producer, is a lifelong horse owner who competes with her Appaloosas in Western performance events. She is a University of Kentucky graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development, and master’s degree in Career, Technical, and Leadership Education. She currently lives on a small farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

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