Poll
Storm Watch
What do you do to prepare for inclement weather, from thunderstorms to hurricanes or tornadoes?(Check all that apply)
Total votes cast: 613
Comments & Write-in Answers
Fill 2 150gal troughs in the barn, get gas for the generator.
9/12/2011 2:57:47 PM
Keep my horses out in open pastures with no trees
9/12/2011 2:49:50 PM
living in FL I need to make sure I am ready for severe weather half the year.
9/12/2011 1:14:52 PM
plan and provide for evacuee animals, all species
9/12/2011 12:59:51 PM
I also have ID tags on all of my pasture halters that have the horses name and all my contact info.
9/12/2011 12:21:37 PM
I have halters to which I have affixed baggage tags with my info as well as that of the horse.
9/12/2011 10:04:09 AM
Make sure that shoes/feet are always in good repair and capable of handling rocky ground in case we
9/11/2011 10:32:06 PM
Go over trailer checklist in case of need, ck first aid supplies and replinish if needed.
9/11/2011 10:21:38 PM
I have dogtags on the field halters with my name and cell phone #.
9/9/2011 1:28:38 PM
Most of the choices are 'everyday' things for me; only the review of feed/water supplies is needed
9/9/2011 9:54:30 AM
Braid reflective tape iinto mane and tail for visibility should they get out of the pasture onto a r
9/9/2011 12:12:15 AM
we don't have natural disasters where I live other than occasional snowstorms so very lucky.
9/8/2011 9:41:24 PM
living in So Fl, you need evacuation plan, feed, supplies, & papers just in case!
9/8/2011 4:04:12 PM
We are at risk for tsunamis here;have community drills but if one comes, we're toast
9/8/2011 3:40:01 PM
make sure I have fuel for my generator and it runs well
9/8/2011 10:18:53 AM
In case of flooding, I move them to higher ground.
9/8/2011 8:00:17 AM
try not to use tin roofing; but if you have it make sure it is SCREWED down, and add a wood border
9/8/2011 5:29:09 AM
We gather a lot more than 3 days worth of esstenials! Florida
9/7/2011 6:25:55 PM
ID tags on break-away halter, ID tag braided in mane, microchipped, and write my phone number on my
9/7/2011 5:51:32 PM
Make sure horses can be ID w/freeze brand, micro-chip, halter tag & photos
9/7/2011 4:17:28 PM
No hurricanes in my area, but leave out and let nature take care of them, then ck afterward.
9/7/2011 3:49:52 PM
Also put collars on horses with name owers info and Vet's name and number
9/7/2011 3:23:50 PM
We pretty much do this all the time so nothing special
9/7/2011 2:43:43 PM
I have an evacuation plan to ship out to upstate; hopefully far enough away.
9/7/2011 12:25:36 PM
Touch base w/ neighbors regarding trailers for evacuations and availability of extra stall space
9/7/2011 10:13:53 AM
Water is important for us because we are on a well and if the electric goes out there is no water.
9/7/2011 9:03:41 AM
Biggest concern in my area are icy conditions as opposed to those listed.
9/7/2011 8:54:24 AM
Tie waterproof i.d. tag in mane, check generator and generator supplies, gather fence repair items.
9/7/2011 8:52:18 AM
during blizzards we keep plenty of hay/ water available in the barn, propane heater for water
9/7/2011 7:35:40 AM
live in central Ca on top of a mountain so lightning protection is all we need
9/6/2011 11:42:10 PM
All in barn when lighting nearby. If tornadoes nearby all in, all equipment in, all gates chained
9/6/2011 9:53:45 PM
well water an issue if lose power
9/6/2011 7:50:30 PM
I keep in contact with my immediate horse neighbors in case anyone needs assistance, myself included
9/6/2011 6:45:29 PM
All we have are earthquakes and heat.
9/6/2011 6:30:18 PM
I am very fortunate and live where none of these occur.
9/6/2011 5:56:47 PM
nothing. I'm in a city and there is nowhere to ride so it is safe and we never have to evacuate.
9/6/2011 5:43:38 PM
I put them in their stalls if I know there will be hail
9/6/2011 5:16:18 PM
We are more likely to have fires. I keep EquestriSafe ID bands on horses always in case of evacuatio
9/6/2011 4:18:42 PM
horses stalled during T-storms
9/6/2011 3:19:49 PM
make sure I have a good stockpile of clean water, in case of flooding.
9/6/2011 12:38:58 PM
make sure all horses have halters on with name, address and phone information
9/6/2011 11:54:34 AM
I try to keep my place and horses up at all times
9/6/2011 10:30:44 AM
Live in AZ, have never evacuated, but monsoons are full of surprises!
9/6/2011 9:48:02 AM
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