X AAEP News April 2018
FOUNDATION Delivering relief to horses when Mother Nature rages
The AAEP Foundation’s integral role as a central resource for equine welfare may never
have been more important than in the second half of 2017, when natural disasters in the United States and Caribbean left behind mass disruption, destruction and heartbreaking images of the physical and emotional toll on humans and animals.
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in late August and enabled by the generosity of donors as well as the equestrian and veterinary communities, the Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund raised nearly $235,000 in cash donations and approximately $60,000 worth of in-kind donations of supplies for equine relief efforts. Additionally, a Foundation-created web page offered direction for individuals wanting to support breed, industry and other reputable organizations assisting with hurricane relief.
Working directly with AAEP-member veterinarians and with the support of other industry groups, supplies were deployed quickly to shelter and distribution hubs in Texas and Louisiana following Hurricane Harvey and in Florida following Hurricane Irma. In the lead-up to Irma, the Foundation coordinated efforts to alert those needing to evacuate their horses of shelter locations from Georgia to Kentucky.
After Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands, the Foundation again worked with AAEP members on the ground to assist, including support of cargo shipments of veterinary medical supplies, hay, feed and more. With the storm having knocked out most communications in Puerto Rico, the Foundation was first to send satellite phones to improve communications among equine relief workers on the ground.
When late-year wildfires scorched over 500,000 acres in California, including stables and training centers, the Foundation again worked to assist leaders in affected areas. For example, after the Lilac fire in Southern California, the Foundation covered expenses for veterinary medical supplies used by veterinarians to treat burn victims and displaced horses.
Although all supplies and much of the donated cash have been distributed, the Foundation continues to provide aid relief for affected horses by working directly with stakeholders on the ground. It also recently approved a
Feed was among the Foundation-supported cargo shipments of essential supplies to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
A horse impacted by the California wildfires enjoys a meal while being examined by a veterinarian
grant to support rebuilding of pastures and horse facilities for the St. Croix U.S. Pony Club; and is reviewing other support applications, including for preparedness training programs in multiple states that will aid readiness the next time Mother Nature gets angry and horses suffer.
The AAEP Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund accepts gifts and applications for support year-round. To donate or apply for funding support, visit
aaepfoundation.org or call Keith Kleine at (859) 233-0147.
UC Davis
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