Reach out to help equines displaced by the California fires

The horrendous fires in California have created life-threatening havoc for everyone, animals and humans alike. Help is badly needed to rescue, treat and relocate horses.

The United States Equestrian Federation has an Emergency Disaster Relief Fund. All of the USEF donations will go to the North Valley Animal Disaster Group, U.C. Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team and the Humane Society of Ventura County. Learn more about the emergency relief efforts here.
Give to the USEF Disaster Relief Fund here.

Meanwhile, Devon Maitozo,, head of the FACE vaulting club, is creating a fund to provide feed and veterinary support to horses affected by the fires, as well as support for the local trainers who have lost their place of business and are struggling to support horses and do business until they find a new home.

“I know so many who have been affected,” said Devon.

“FACE Vaulting Club (www.facevaulting.com) is also currently in need of a new location to operate, and in the wake of the current fire, this effort has become exponentially more difficult. Local ranches that were in consideration to be our potential new home have now been destroyed or cut off, and with access to our current location becoming very difficult, as well as continuing fire danger, we have had to halt all operations indefinitely. I am asking for help to not only support our horses in this very difficult transition, but to assist me in helping other horses and desperate horse trainers/owners who have been effected by this devastating fire storm.

“Any support from the equestrian community and horse lovers in general would be so appreciated,” he continued.

“My first payment will go to local feed suppliers to provide support to those in greatest need, as well as our local equine veterinarians to support their effort to treat horses injured by the fire and smoke.

“There have been numerous equine casualties in the wake of this fire, and I want to do my part to help prevent any more. I also want to ensure the continued top care for our two horses Maximillion and Corentine in our relocation efforts. Thank you for your help however big or small. It takes a village!”