Emergency
Emergency situations can be highly stressful. They leave us feeling out of control and helpless. We don’t have to feel this way. Being prepared puts us in the driver’s seat and the control back in our hands.
Disaster Preparedness
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires are a few of the disasters we can experience depending on where we live. These types of emergencies require advance preparation. Use the information below to prepare yourself for the unthinkable.
Print-out links with $$ will take you to our Esty store to purchase for a small fee. These fees help us with the cost of producing and publishing these resources.
| Disaster Preparedness Checklist | Print Outs |
| Be Ready Horse Vaccinations up to date Horses are halter broke Horses can load into trainers Fuel for Truck Trailer is safe and travel ready Cash Power Source | Trailer safety checklist (Free) |
| Store in safe / dry location with easy access: Emergency Kit 7 – 10 days food and water per horse Proof of ownership Up to date photos for identity Coggins | Emergency Kit checklist ($1.00) Emergency Kit Shopping Guide (Free) |
| Store in a location near horses: Emergency Halter with pre-fille luggage tag Thick Black Permanent marker Evacuation Plan filled out | Equine Emergency Plan ($5.00) Sign up for our newsletter through this link and receive the plan for free. |
| Contacts (store in multiple places) Your cell phone Neighbor who agrees to care for horses In state emergency contact Out of state emergency contact |
Medical Emergency Preparedness
Medical emergencies can be just as traumatic to us as a natural disaster. Medical emergencies can be our horse’s or even ours. Be ready for both using the checklist below.
| Medical Emergency | Print Outs |
| Equine Medical Emergency Emergency Medical Kit Emergency Contact posted Know horse’s normal vitals | Emergency Kit checklist ($1.00) Emergency Kit Shopping Guide (Free) |
| Rider / Owner Medical Emergency Emergency Medical Kit Emergency Contact posted Rider’s emergency bracelet |