When it comes to emergency evacuations and horses, preparation is key

Jamie Henneman
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023

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For horse owners in the West, the onset of summer means long days of riding and working, but it can also mean wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters. Being sure there is a plan in place to evacuate horses before an emergency is key to their survival, according to DVM Rebecca (Gimenez) Husted. Husted is the author of “Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue” and provides consulting and training for rescue and law enforcement services.

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