I received this from an individual form
another riding organization, thought I would pass it along, may be
worth checking into - concerning equine relief efforts....( Maybe those
from that part of the country know if they are legit ?/ or may want to
help ) Stephanie M.
EQUINE RESCUE GROUP HELPING LOUISIANA'S
HORSES Habitat for Horses/Lone Start Equine Rescue is organizing a
massive relief and rescue effort to help the equines of southern Louisiana after
the devastation of Hurricane Katrina forced millions to evacuate. A large number
of horses, mules and donkeys are now in danger of starvation, injury and death
if relief efforts are not immediately taken. FEMA and the USDA are now in
control of the areas most devastated by the hurricane. As quickly as they allow,
our emergency relief efforts will start.
Volunteers from Texas and Oklahoma will gather at a
central staging area and proceed to the designated sites in Louisiana. >From that
point, trained rescue volunteers will proceed to any location where horses
have been spotted and attempt to extricate and transport them to safety,
where they will receive medical care from the Louisiana State Veterinarian
Office. All efforts will be made to contact the owners. If contact cannot
be made, the animals will be transported to another location for
recovery. Habitat for Horses/Lone Start Equine Rescue will operate under the
guidance and control of FEMA and the USDA during this operation. This operation
is an all-volunteer effort, funded by donations from individuals, companies and
organizations around the United States. Individuals with equine experience may
join the organization and aid in the relief efforts. Financial donations are
needed to help fund this massive undertaking. Estimates range from several
hundred to several thousand horses that are currently lost, injured or in
danger. Hay and feed will be needed in large quantities, plus medical
supplies such as bandages and antiseptics. Trailers, temporary equine
fencing, tarps, buckets new lead ropes and halters are also needed. Donations
of supplies can be made by calling Rose Westover, Emergency Evacuation
Coordinator, Habitat for Horses/Lone Star Equine Rescue, Inc. at
713-467-3444 / 713-594-1177. Her email address is rose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Donations can be mailed to Habitat for Horses/Lone
Star Equine Rescue, P.O. Box 213, Hitchcock, TX 77563 Habitat for
Horses/Lone Star Equine Rescue is a 501.c.3 nonprofit covering bother Texas and
Oklahoma with around 1,000 dedicated members. We provide equine rescue services
to law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Texas, an active equine
adoption program, an equine education center and equine-assisted services to
youths and adults. For more information, contact Jerry Finch, President,
HfH/LSER, 409-935-0277
