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Horses and Emergencies - How to Survive Fires, Floods & Other Disasters

9/10/2019

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The original version of this article by Joanne Verikios was published in Equestrian Country Magazine, Issue 7, Winter 2019
as "How To Prepare Your Horse For An Emergency".

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My Country by Dorothea Mackellar is a stirring poem that shows an awed but philosophical acceptance of the beauty and terror of nature. As I write this, parts of Dorothea's country - my country - are again being wracked by floods, starved by drought and destroyed by bushfires. Australia has cyclones too; other parts of the world have tornadoes, typhoons and hurricanes. And then there are earthquakes, mudslides and avalanches.

In addition to what nature throws at us, we sometimes have to deal with disasters that result from human error, or crimes such as arson.

So my question for you is, how ready are you and your horse for an emergency?
  • Could you rescue your horse from a burning stable?
  • Do you know what to do in the event of a bushfire or wildfire?
  • What is your flood emergency plan?

This article sets out some simple skills and tactics that could save your horse's life... and your own.

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    Hi! I'm Joanne Verikios. I've spent a lifetime studying horses and I'm happy to say I'm still learning.

    From a very early age I have been able to tune in to what horses and ponies were thinking and what they were likely to do next.

    Sharing my understanding of their ways and needs with other horse lovers is my way of giving back for every neigh, whinny, nuzzle and exhilarating ride.

    I write for people like me - mad about horses, passionate about becoming better owners/riders/trainers/breeders and keen to learn as much as they possibly can.


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