Help Horses affected by Fires

 

The last few years there have been a number of major fires that have affected many horses.  Their paddocks are devastated, the fields burned, water supply broken, and barns destroyed.  The owners have suffered immense losses and are barely trying to cope.  Their horses need our help and the MP Foundation has donated over $88,000 to buy hay, medical supplies and provide other assistance. We are currently raising funds for the LA fires.

 

Below is a continuing and unfortunately expanding list of these tragedies:

 

 

Watch a video of horses escaping from the Butte County fire Nov 2018

 

January 2025 - Massive fires in Los Angeles - Over $10,000 to date

Please donate to help the horses in LA

 

The Mounted Patrol Foundation has announced a contribution of $10,000 to Fleet of Angels, a renowned national organization dedicated to the welfare of horses in crisis. This donation will support Fleet of Angels ongoing efforts to safeguard and care for horses impacted by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area.

Fleet of Angels has earned widespread recognition as a responsive organization for assisting horse owners during emergencies. In times of crisis, they provide critical resources such as transportation, temporary housing, and essential supplies, ensuring that horses receive the care they urgently need.

"The recent catastrophic fires in Los Angeles need swift and compassionate action," said Don Pugh, Chair of the Mounted Patrol Foundation. "We are proud to support Fleet of Angels in their mission to save and care for horses during these challenging times."

Elaine Nash, Founder and Executive Director of Fleet of Angels, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the donation, stating, "Thank you so much for helping us help horses in crisis in the LA area where the fires have had such a catastrophic effect! Your contribution will make a meaningful impact on our ability to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of horses and their owners."

The recent fires in Los Angeles have left countless animals vulnerable, with many horse owners struggling to provide adequate care amidst displacement and loss. Fleet of Angels, with the support of organizations like the Mounted Patrol Foundation, continues to step in as a lifeline for these animals and their caretakers.

A load of hay for the hungry horses from the Fleet of Angels

 

By partnering with Fleet of Angels, the MP Foundation reaffirms its commitment to aiding horses in need and supporting the people who care for them.  Please consider donating what you can to the MP Foundation for the horses in LA. We will consolidate the funds and forward to the Fleet of Angels.

The Mounted Patrol Foundation is asking for donations from the local equestrian groups and individuals to fund these programs.
Please send contributions payable to:

Mounted Patrol Foundation
ATTN: LA Horses
521 Kings Mountain Road
Woodside, CA 94062-4209

OR click to donate via PayPal or credit card by clicking below.



 

August/Sept 2020 CZU fire in San Mateo County - $58,303

 

The MP Foundation raised $58,303 to support the evacuation of horses endangered by the August/September 2020 CZU wildfires in San Mateo County.  Many of the funds were used to support the San Mateo County Large Animal Evacuation Group (SMC LAEG) in their rescue efforts and to supply needed equipment in preparation if there is another fire.

Read more at :   SMC Large Animal Evacuation Group

 

 

Nov 2018 - Help for Horses and Equestrians in Butte County Fires - $10,818

 

We need to help the horses and equestrians that have lost their homes, barns, feed and pastures to the Camp Fire in Butte County. There are many different organizations that are working to help, and Mounted Patrol Foundation has reviewed the ones that we could help with donations of money. We thank those that are getting donations in kind. Below is a link to ABC7 news disturbing video showing the horses running from the fire?

 

 

Watch video of horses escaping from the fire

 

The Camelot Equestrian Park is a multipurpose equestrian facility, similar to our own Horse Park, with 1600 acres of space that is a venue for many horse events in the area. It is 10 miles from Paradise, on the edge of the fire. A portion of the cross country course was partially burned, but all the facilities are undamaged. They have stalls for over 200 horses that come for events in the summer, and are now being offered to displaced and homeless horses. They are also offering RV sites for those local folks that have or can borrow an RV. It is likely they could be there for months.  More information can be found at:

The Camelot Equestrian Park can use financial contributions to pay for the food, vet care and medicine that the displaced horses desperately need now and for the months to come. The Mounted Patrol Foundation has already sent $5,000 to the Camelot Park Equestrian Foundation so they can start helping. We are asking the community to match or exceed this amount. Contributions could be tax deductible.
 

October 2017 - North County Equestrian Fire Relief Efforts - $9,325

 

The horrific fires in the North Bay have caused such destruction, damage and deaths, it is hard to grasp. We, the broader community, needed to pull together and help as much as we can. The Napa Valley Horsemen's Association opened their facility to the affected equestrian communities, and by Wednesday, October 11, there were nearly 200 horses there. Folks there said the top priority was feed for the horses. The Mounted Patrol Foundation ordered a trailer load of 256 bales from Edie Atkins at Express Hay in Morgan Hill, who delivered the hay Saturday afternoon, just 72 hours later, to the relief and joy of the many horse owners (and horses) stranded there. Grants were also made for trail repairs to Bay Area Ridge Trail and Skyline wilderness trails.  Funds were also sent to Equi-Ed (Equi-Ed Equines and Education ) which provides for  special needs children and SERRA (Sonoma Equine Rescue, Rehab & Adoption). 

 

Hay for Horses - Napa Valley Horsemen's Association

 

 

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