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Hagyard Ships Supplies to Oklahoma's Equine Tornado Victims
Clinic staff and volunteers loaded donated supplies onto a horse van scheduled to depart on June 11.
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Hurricane Preparation Tips for Horse Owners
With the hurricane season upon us, it's important that horse owners ready themselves in advance for evacuation
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Preparedness is Key to Surviving Tornadoes with Horses
Being prepared in advance is crucial for helping horses survive potentially life-threatening storms.
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Hagyard Ships Supplies to Oklahoma's Equine Tornado Victims
June 11, 2013
Clinic staff and volunteers loaded donated supplies onto a horse van scheduled to depart on June 11.... Read More
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Florida Rains Displace Foals
June 07, 2013
A group of foals was relocated to drier quarters after rain flooded their pen near West Palm Beach. ... Read More
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Los Angeles County Wildfires Displace Horses
May 31, 2013
A wildfire forced the evacuation of horses from the Green Valley community in Los Angeles, Calif.... Read More
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Prepare Horses, Livestock, and Pets for Hurricane Season
May 31, 2013
Protecting livestock--including horses--and/or family pet is an important task during Hurricane season.... Read More
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Hurricane Preparation Tips for Horse Owners
May 27, 2013
With the hurricane season upon us, it's important that horse owners ready themselves in advance for evacuation... Read More
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Preparedness is Key to Surviving Tornadoes with Horses
May 26, 2013
Being prepared in advance is crucial for helping horses survive potentially life-threatening storms.... Read More
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Reported Equine Deaths Exceed 150 in Oklahoma
May 24, 2013
More than 150 horses reportedly perished in the tornadoes that hit Moore and the Oklahoma City area May 20.... Read More
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Georgia Horses Removed from Flood Zone
May 23, 2013
The horses were brought to higher ground last weekend after water from heavy rains threatened their stable. ... Read More
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AAEP Foundation Aids Horses Affected by Severe Weather
May 23, 2013
The AAEP offers help through its Equine Disaster Relief Fund.... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Owners Face Tornado Devastation
May 21, 2013
Horse owners in Oklahoma are assessing their losses while bracing for yet another round of strong storms. ... Read More
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Calif. Wildfire Season Begins; Horse Owners Urged to Prepare
May 10, 2013
Horse owners residing in wildfire-prone areas in California are preparing for another fire season. ... Read More
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Managing Emergencies (AAEP Convention 2012)
March 22, 2013
The vet's role during barn fires; managing dehydration and exhaustion; and preventing medication mishaps.... Read More
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10 Therapy Horses Dead in Ohio Barn Fire
March 22, 2013
Fire officials investigating the incident rule the cause of the blaze undetermined.... Read More
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Thoroughbreds Perish in Florida Barn Fire
March 13, 2013
Authorities say an overloaded circuit caused the fire that killed seven horses and injured four more.... Read More
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Florida Barn Fire Claims Pregnant Mare
March 09, 2013
A fire at a breeding farm claimed the life of a pregnant mare and caused more than $425,000 in other damages.... Read More
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Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)
March 06, 2013
A well-thought-out approach to triage after a barn fire can save horses' lives.... Read More
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Kentucky Horse Farms Can Apply for Disaster Relief
February 18, 2013
Kentucky horse breeding farms are now eligible to apply for federal relief from agriculture-related disasters.... Read More
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Weather Emergencies and Horses
February 13, 2013
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez discusses dealing with weather disasters... Read More
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Texas Stable Fire Claims 11 Horses
February 05, 2013
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that left 11 horses dead and several others injured.... Read More
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N.Y. Racing Association Donates to Sandy Relief
November 05, 2012
NYRA will contribute $100,000 to the Hurricane Sandy disaster relief effort.... Read More
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Sandy Forces Few Immediate Equine Evacuations
October 30, 2012
The storm's actual impact on horse owners might not be realized for days, some emergency responders say.... Read More
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East Coast Horse Owners Brace for Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012
Horses in some states have already been evacuated to safer locations to wait out the storm.... Read More
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Md. Officials: Include Horses in Hurricane Plans
October 28, 2012
It is important to include horses and livestock in disaster preparedness plans.... Read More
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Vets, Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Natural Disasters
August 29, 2012
The AAEP implores horse owners and vets prepare for emergencies as Hurricane Isaac moves towards the coast.... Read More
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TAHC Announces Horseback Emergency Response Team
August 27, 2012
The team will assist with locating, rounding up, identifying, and moving livestock after disasters.... Read More
