Equine Industry Rallies Together to Provide Harvey Relief

Groups within the veterinary and equine communities are coordinating a major relief effort—consisting of both monetary and supply donations—to aid horses and their caretakers in Texas and Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic flooding.
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Equine industry groups are coming together to help horses and their owners impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Thinkstock

Groups within the veterinary and equine communities are coordinating a major relief effort—consisting of both monetary and supply donations—to aid horses and their caretakers in Texas and Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic flooding.

Monetary Donations

Financial donations are preferred because of the difficulty in getting supplies from outside of the region to affected horses. The AAEP Foundation Equine Disaster Relief Fund, National HBPA Foundation, and USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund are all accepting support that will be distributed among credible programs and organizations helping with recovery and rebuilding efforts. Additionally, please consider giving directly to PATH International, as several of their therapeutic riding facilities sustained severe flooding damage.

Supply Donations

A supply drive is also being coordinated in Lexington, Ky., through a partnership of local equine groups. Click here to see a current list of needed supplies requested by first responders. Supply donations will be accepted at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) office inside the Kentucky Horse Park:

AAEP, 4033 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511; or call 859-233-0147

Donation hours are Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Labor Day hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon. Call the AAEP office if directions are needed. After-hours donations may be arranged by contacting Keith Kleine at kkleine@aaep.org or (859)-327-8750.

The first supply truck will leave Lexington on Thursday bound for a property in Katy, Texas, sheltering displaced horses. The AAEP Foundation is working closely with first responders on the ground to determine the most urgent needs and locations for future shipments. The Foundation is grateful for both the support and patience of the community as we work diligently to determine the ever-changing needs of affected areas.

For more information about how to help horses and their caretakers, visit the AAEP Foundation’s Harvey relief page, social media outlets for supporting organizations, and search #HarveyHorseHelp on Twitter.

Supporting Organizations

  • American Association of Equine Practitioners & Foundation
  • American Horse Council
  • American Quarter Horse Association
  • Breeders’ Cup Limited
  • Brook Ledge Horse Transportation
  • Creech Horse Transportation
  • Equine Land Conservation Resource
  • Equine Medical Associates, PSC
  • Hagyard Equine Medical Institute & Pharmacy
  • Horse Country
  • KBC International
  • Keeneland Association
  • Kentucky Equine Humane Center
  • Kentucky Horse Council
  • Kentucky Quarter Horse Association & Youth Association
  • Kentucky Thoroughbred Association
  • Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders
  • Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center
  • National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
  • Park Equine Hospital
  • PATH International
  • Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital & Pharmacy
  • The Jockey Club
  • Thoroughbred Charities of America
  • Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
  • United States Equestrian Federation
  • United States Hunter Jumper Association
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