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Subject: HORSE PROTECTION GROUP CALLS FOR HELP AFTER PANHANDLE FIRES
PRESS RELEASE
Habitat for Horses/Lone Star Equine Rescue
P.O. Box 213
Hitchcock, Texas 77563
866-HFH-LSER/866-434-5737
www.HabitatforHorses.org
http://www.HabitatforHorses.org
HORSE PROTECTION GROUP CALLS FOR HELP AFTER PANHANDLE FIRES
Wildfires ravaged 1 million acres of the Texas Panhandle two weeks ago,
killing 10,000 cows and horses, and leaving hundreds more in need of urgent
help. Jerry Finch, President of Habitat for Horses based in the Houston area,
says that over 100 horses are badly injured and need immediate care, while many
others are less severely hurt. "So far, we know of over 100 horses that must
have attention now," Finch says. "There are a lot of surviving horses that
have been badly burned. Also several newborn foals can't nurse because of
their mothers' burns. It's just too painful for these mares to allow their
foals to suckle." Habitat for Horses, an equine protection group organized in
1998 as a non-profit 501(c)(3), began assessing needs in the Panhandle last
week. The group was recognized last year by Louisiana State University School
of Veterinary Medicine for its efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Horse owners, while doing their best to care for their own, have an
overwhelmingly difficult task. Many in the region lost their homes, barns and
livestock. "Barns, tack rooms, and necessary feed and supplies have all been
incinerated," explains Finch. Among those counties requesting assistance are
Gray, Wheeler, Roberts,
Hutchison, Hemphill and Carson. Says 17-year old Tara Thomas in Gray County,
"It'd be good if some folks
who can would just pitch in. It's not just hay and feed. We need so much.
Buckets to put the feed in, halters, lead ropes, medical supplies...." Tara
and her family lost their home, barn, fences, cattle, several vehicles, and
two horses in the fire. Six horses that survived were severely burned. "It
takes all day to just feed and doctor animals," says Susie Thomas,
Tara's mother, "and I mean long days. By the time we finish, it's dark
again." Rebecca Simmons, a fifth generation resident of the area was luckier than
the Thomas family, but she is worried. "The fields are blowing a fine
black soot," says Simmons who has a degree in equine science. "The vet
will tell you that what we are facing next is animals dying of respiratory
problems and weakened immune systems." Recent winter-like weather in the Panhandle
has created a need for horse blankets. Ranch horses that are not normally
blanketed now lack the shelter of trees or barns. Smoke inhalation coupled
with cold and winds have put horses at further risk.
Donations of urgently needed supplies are being coordinated through the
Habitat for Horses/Lone Star Equine Rescue members network and Dr. Leanne
Hillhouse, a Panhandle veterinarian. Tax-deductible cash donations may be sent
directly to Habitat for Horses at www.habitatforhorses.org
http://www.habitatforhorses.org. or mailed to Habitat for Horses/LSER,
P.O Box 213, Hitchcock, TX
77563. Further inquiries may be made at 866-434-5737.
"There's not a lot of time for some of these horses," says Finch. "If
people want to help, they really have to do it now."
Habitat for Horses/Lone Star Equine Rescue is a 501.c.3 nonprofit covering
Texas, Louisiana 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 HfH/LSER at 866-434-5737.
Please send medical supplies to:
Dr. Leanne Hillhouse
Wheeler Vet Clinic
Rt. 1, Box 245A
Wheeler, TX 79096
[bandaging materials, burn ointments (aloe vera products), nursing bottles,
milk replacement substitutes, eye ointments (non-steroid type), bronchial
antihistamines (for smoke inhalation), Penicillin (for cows & horses), immune
system boosters, Banamine, Bute
Hay & feed deliveries to:
South Main Street
McLean, TX 79057
Call 866-434-5737
Donated tack to:
Val Taylor
R.R. 1, Box 35
Forgan, OK 73938
Rebecca Simmons
14011 E. Business I-40 West
McLean, TX 79057
habitat for Horses, Inc/Lone Star Equine Rescue, Inc
http://www.habitatforhorses.org/