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DONATIONS/VOLUNTEER/HORSE BOARDING
11-7-07
Dear Friends at Riding Magazine
The WELSH PONY AND COB ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA as a club would like to offer help those effected by this catastrophic event. Your web site has been so helpful, as it has been so frustrating to get up to date info as the press has already moved on to other stories and as horse owners we know this disaster will effect many for months and years to come, especially to those who have to rebuild their lives from the ashes.
It must be difficult because of the scope of this disaster to organize a relief effort to the thousands of those effected, and so we are looking to your publication as a beginning point as you all have access to information in S.Cal, and hopefully because you are a publication in the effected area you have the unique ability to hopefully provide the rest of us with practical “how to help”. Even if other clubs or organizations might have already begun to mount a relief effort, it would be so helpful “to be pointed” in the right direction.
Thank you for the invaluable service that you have given to the equine community ofCalifornia. Our hearts are with all those who suffered untold grief & heart ache from this national tragedy.
Kind Regards,
Sue Yee
Community Out- Reach
WPCAC
www.whimbrelfarms.com
10-30-07
"FREE BOARDING" for your horse(s) in Poway off of Twin Oaks and Community Rd on 1.78 acres. Mike and Carol Anderson have a beautiful place for horses. They have one nice older horse that would love the company. If you are looking for a very nice place to board your horse and want to make sure your boy or girl are well taken care of then this is the place and the Big Bonus is the board is free. All you pay for is your own food-grass of your choice and any supplements and his farrier and Vet care. Mike and Carol will make sure they are feed, watered and cleaned every day. If you know someone that may need to find a place because of the fires or otherwise please email or call Sarah Anderson sarah.anderson.public@gmail.com
(760)717-7273 cell or (760)729-8808
10-30-07
We have stalls and pastures available for anyone in need of "horse housing" We also have RV parking and trailer storing available. We are offering discounted rates to the fire victims. Please pass this on or post to web site if you like. Prayers are out to all
Tony and Cindy Mendoza
Eastside Ranch
909-489-0513 Tony cell •
909-489-2170 Cindy cell
909-795-1792 home/fax •
www.eastsideranch.com
10-29-07
Please put the word out that I will be donating services for animals and people that have been injured and or traumatized by the firestorms. Stress reduction and energetic healing techniques can be done via telephone typically in a few minutes with excellent results. I recently returned from a trip to Texas A&M where I presented these techniques to the holistic vet group there. Cheryl, if you're feeling stressed, having difficulty breathing, tired, overwhelmed, give me a call and I'll show you. I've been using this left and right with remarkable results. Take care and God bless, Susan Stoltz
760.560.7607 www.alphasonic.com AlphaSonic
10-29-07
There is room at Oaks Blenheim in San Juan Capistrano for more horses.
We have most of the horses there from the canyon and some people from San Diego
are already using the facility. There is feed, shavings, and lots of volunteers - all at no charge.
Debi Blacklidge
South Orange County Equestrians
10-29-07
Hello,
I want to let people know that I have room for horses in a pasture and a couple of corrals. Have plenty of room for tying to trailers, portable corrals etc. As well as rigs, motorhomes, people can bring their dogs etc.
Also, if people need to board horses while dealing with rebuilding. I am more than happy to do so.
I am located in Boulevard close to the Acorn Casino.
Lillian Thurston
1573 Shasta Way,
Boulevard, CA 91905 •
619 766-4409
10-29-07
As the fires have affected equestrians throughout S. California, not just San Diego, I wanted to let folks in the LA area know that I have space for evacuated horses at my home in Sylmar.
I have 5 temporary 12X16 and 12X12 stalls available. I also have a couple livestock pens for goats, llamas, etc. as well if need be. There are a couple of 14X12 box stalls available in the barn. I also have private space for a couple friendly dogs in a fenced dog run in my side yard. I have a 60X80 turnout/arena, washrack, and feed grass hay twice a day.
My 3-horse gooseneck is hooked up and ready to roll if someone needs to have their horse hauled (and no, I don't mind hauling to/from San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Kern County areas). I also have a 2-horse straight load and another truck available to haul...the 2 horse trailer is warmblood sized (7'6" inside height). So basically, I can handle mini's up to warmblood size equines comfortably in my trailers and stalls.
I am in Rancho Cascades area of Sylmar between Yarnell and Roxford (easy access from 210 or 5 freeways). I had a half dozen evacuated horses from the fires in Castaic and Santa Clarita that were staying with me this week but all have now left to return home so the stalls are available again.
Natalie Wooldridge,
Sylmar, CA
818-324-1364
10-29-07
Can you get the word out....until the end of 2007, Sharon Saare Saddles
will be giving a discount to folks who lost their equipment, saddles and
pads in the recent Calif fires.....they need to request same...endurance
and western...custom fitted.....and I will set up a fitting trip to help
them get back in the saddle again.
Sharon Saare
www.sharonsaaresaddles.com
303 678-5968
10-29-07
We are located at 1821 Keyes Road in Ramona and have up to 8 stalls at discounted rates for dislocated horses. We are not a public facility but have extra space. We will feed (alfalfa) water and clean your stalls.
Call Kay at 619-742-0735.
10-29-07
Leap of Faith Farms in Walnut Creek (San Francisco Bay Area) is offering "costs only" board rates to fire evacuees ($350 per month.) This is a premier facility, suitable for extremely valuable show horses of any discipline. Please call Mariah if you are in need of temporary help for your displaced horse 925-787-2490. Stalls include an attached 24' paddock, top notch feed, and deep pine shavings. World Cup Jumping and Grand Prix dressage trainers also available on site if you need your horse exercised while you are displaced. www.leapoffaithfarmsllc.com
10-29-07
I have PLENTY of space for horses here at my home in Angels Camp, which is east of Stockton CA. Yes, far, far away from any fires. I can't get your horses here, but I can keep them safe while you get your life together. Call 209 736 2216 or write me at tacktoday@volcano.net. Yes, I need a little help with board (for hay only) but your horse will be more than secure! I have really large paddocks, sorry now barn and would be more than happy to help.
Sue Funkey
10-29-07
I have a large stock trailer and reliable truck and am insured. If anyone needs to have horses moved either home or to someplace and don't have the means to do so. I can help and move up to 10 horses at a time. Feel free to email or call me at (951) 203-5457, or email at Johpag2001@aol.com.
Thanks,
Shannon
10-29-07 - HELP & ASSISTANCE NEEDED!!
Colleen Burman at Creek Hollow Ranch in Ramona is OK but lost her home. The horses are fine but the nylon halters turned very hard from the intense heat. If anyone can get a donation of halters for her it would really help. She has upwards of 150 horses. You can contact me atkumfort@cox.net Elizabeth Johnson
10-29-07
Fellow horse owners,
We want to thank everyone in their heroic efforts on helping us evacuate our 23 horses, breeders, horse owners and Ambiente Ranch staff. Our Home and ranch were spared and we are lucky to have the firefighters using our ranch for a staging area to fight the fires on Mt Woodson. Thanks to the firefighters, especially from Tiburon and Sacramento area we applaud your efforts in saving all the structures in the surrounding Mt Woodson area as well as feeding and keeping the livestock that we had to leave behind. Thank you to Our friends that stayed in Ramona and took a stand to save thier own horses and homes. You were able to watch out and update us on our ranch afer evacuation. Our hearts go out to those of you that had a total loss. Having said that, here at Ambiente Ranch (Ramona) we would like to extend a discount to evacuees and displaced fire victims. We have 16 stallion safe stalls as well as 10 plus outside corrals. We also have limited pasture area available for long term. We also have a two bedroom one bath very clean mobile home with pergo floors available for rent. It has a small fenced yard for dogs. There is a possible two bedroom that may be available as well. Please call Lory at Ambiente Ranch cell 619 252 9863 or Ranch 760 787 1796. We will be moving all our horses back in the next few days... God bless you all.
Ambiente Ranch,
Ramona CA 92065
10-29-07
We are available to trailer horses back home or to new lodging in the East County areas.
Peggy 619-445-1289 peggy@oakzanitaranch.com
10-29-07
We have room at The Farm at Del Mar Meadows located at 5275 Del Mar Mesa Drive. In Carmel Valley
858-735-7912 delmarmeadows.com
We will be glad to help out short term evacuation horses with no boarding fees. If you need a long term situation we do have 24 X 24 and 12 X 24 spaces available in our Carmel Valley location. If you are a trainer of Hunter, Jumpers or equitation horses and need a new barn location until your facility is cleaned up or repaired we may have room for your barn at the our new location in Del Mar area.
10-29-07
We have returned to our barn in Crest, and we are donating our extra space to take in evacuated horses.
We have three 12x16 barn stalls and three 24x24 corrals, two of which are suitable as stud pens.
We also have trucks and trailers that we can move horses with.
Call us at 933-9543 or 933-6932 if we can help.
Mike & Katy Boswell
Hidden Fox Farm
10-29-07
T
o anyone that needs boarding, we are here and in good shape, albiet smokey. We did not evacuate and took in a number of horses (and a few goats) but still have room for anyone in need. Our prayers go out to all those that suffered losses. Our website address is www.paumavalleyequestriancenter.com.
Sincerely,
Kate Marshall
Hidden Valley
hvhc@earthlink.net
www.sdhorsetrainer.com
10-29-07
Hi all
I have the ability to house 2-3 more horses at my place in Beaumont + We could probably house 5-6 goats. We live in Beaumont, which may be to far for most of you.. But in the event you need to, please call. If it's not taken, we may be able to take someone in for a month or two as well as we have a spare room.
What a terrible chain of events this has been. So sorry for your loss.
Nancy Hall 951-769-9073
10-29-07
We make all natural Calm Coat, which is a topical lotion great for burns and making hair grow back. Calm Eyes is excellent for irritated eyes from smoke, etc. We would be happy to donate these products to anyone who needs them. Just contact our weite at www.calmcoat.com. Jennifer Elliott Inventor
10-29-07
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the equine community. We are doing what we can to help - We have opened our doors and are collecting donated items to bring down to the families in the effected areas. We are also coordinating with our grief counselors for on- site grief support for pet loss down in the Poway and Ramona areas. Please visit our site and pass the information on to all.
With love,
Andrea Lehr
Manager
Guardian Animal Aftercare
www.GuardianAftercare.com
10-28-07
Laurel Ridge Sport Horses, LLC, a Hunter/Jumper sale barn in Temecula wine country, has several outdoor 24 X 24 partially covered corrals and six box stalls available at no charge for short term and heavily discounted long term rates for evacuees. We have 2 arenas and irrigated turn-outs for your use. We also have space available for any evacuees needing free trailer, camper, or other large object storage. Our heart goes out to those of you suffering, and we'd be happy to do whatever we can to help. Laura (951)212-4300 www.LRsporthorses.com
10-28-07
Castle Creek Ranch is doing fine. On the boarder of Valley Center/Bonsal/North Escondido we are in a protected area and gratefully none of the fires were even close to us.
Our network of horse people stayed in communication and were constantly ready to juggle locations in San Marcos Trainer's Row, Temecula, Norco, and other areas to move horses around if the fire were to shift.
Thanks go to Jennifer Bryant, Brigitte Garrett, Bonnie at Vessel's, Jeannie Schell in Pauma, and all the rest of the women in our network for making calls and getting people together for evacuation havens for our equine charges all over San Diego County and Riverside County. the horse community really came together on this fire!
We have 12 barn stalls available as well as 6 mare motel stalls and several large turnouts for those needing places to board.
Our new website should be up this week. The last of our evacuation horses should be home tomorrow and we can concentrate on getting back to a normal routine and prepare for our next open barn event in December!
JaneE. Rockenmacher, Al Espinosa, Owners/Managers 760-751-9898 Ranch/760-438-1983 cell
Jessica Lynn, Earthsong Ranch, Consultant and Advertising/PR Manager
10-26-07
I am a horse trainer and own Cottonwood Ranch, a full service training and
boarding facility in Murrieta (La Cresta). We currently have several
openings (12 x 24 stalls) for either short or long term boarding. We have
irrigated pastures, (2) competition arenas, round pens and direct trail
access in a beautiful environment.
Please call me at (951) 970-8075 and I
can answer any questions you may have. Or e-mail me at cottonwoodranch@earthlink.net.
We are located at 38365 Calle de Lobo,
Murrieta 92562. Bryan Houser
10-26-07
KpM Cornerstone Arabians in Norco can make space available for horses needing longer term boarding that we will offer at a discounted rate to evacuees with mares and/or geldings. We have 4 24x24 corrals that can be divided into 8, also 4 12x24 corrals. All have 8' covers. We feed 2x a day. Additional discount available for help cleaning corrals! (951) 734-7307
10-26-07
I have my dependable old ranch truck and time so I can help move and haul feed and equipment in. Insured, but not currently registered (maybe they'd forgive me under the circumstances). More importantly, I have room for a displaced person,couple, or two with their own or borrowed motor homes, to move into my back yard on Crest in Encinitas with their horses (right now a single large 30' by 100' pipe pen which could be subdivided). Short term free, Long term very reasonable.
Lilli (858)204-1503
10-26-07
I have 5 oversized box stalls in Corona at my dressage stable, Hidden River Ranch. I am hoping that all of the evacuated horses have homes to go back to but if they don't I am very willing to make the stalls available for them.
Susan Hoffman Peacock - 909 227 6404
Dressagepeacock@gmail.com
10-26-07
Dee Gleason of Del Rio Farms reports that they are OK in Fallbrook.
They too also evacuated to the Vessels Ranch -a top Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse breeding / training stable in Bonsall.
Dee said, "They treated us like family, they were very generous and giving.
When we had to evacuate they showed up with their Vessels rig. The got us out of there, fed us, we were like refugees in heaven. They were all so wonderful down to the very last mucker. There are not enough superlatives to describe those people. In situations like this heroes emerge. Thank you Vessles Ranch.
Dee also would like to extend an offer to those that are in need of facilities for their horses.
Call her at 760-731-2244.
10-26-07
I live in Palos Verdes and have a corral (40 by 60) that can take one horse (two if they can go out together) on a short term basis. No charge. We have a 2 stall barn with our horses in it so there are other horses on the property.
Linda Laing - 310 265-7156
10-26-07
I own/operate a full service boarding/rehab center in Bonsall and I do currently have some room available. We are located on West Lilac Rd. My number is 760 521-6040. We also have rehabilitation capabilities as I am not sure how many rehab or post operative type facilities were lost. Thanks Heather
10-26-07
A client in Eucalyptus Hills (Lakeside) has offered his three corrals and one acre pasture for fire victims – long or short term – at no charge. He will feed morning and night and is willing to have a needing party make minor changes to the property to make it safe for their horses. Also, another client has offered room for horses in Japatul Valley for a small boarding fee. If there is a need for short or long term horse boarding for our East County neighbors, let me know and I’ll get phone numbers out to whomever is in need.
Stephanie Jensen - 619-672-1960
10-26-07
I'm an equine chiropractor, living in Fallbrook, who can volunteer my time to help out with feeding, watering, cleaning----whatever horse help people are in need of right now. My husband, Clint, is a general contractor who is able to volunteer putting up horse enclosures/shelters, repairing or building corrals, barns, etc. for horse folks who need the help.
Dr. Dawn Fletcher, D.C.
Medicine Hat Animal Chiropractic
(760) 468-2333
medicinehatac@gmail.com
Clint Richards
Richards 3-R Construction
(951) 892-5773
hyperion9@adelphia.net
10-26-07
all of the ranches in the Tijuana River Valley have taken in evacuated horses -- I understand we have about 350 now. Several truckloads (tons) of bermuda and alfalfa we were anticipating have not made it through, either because of road closures, or because they have been unable to offload what's on their trucks now and go back for ours! Everyone is running out of hay, and could really, really use donations to help feed everyone. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you...
Maria Siebrand
Sun Coast Farms
www.suncoastfarm.com
www.thoughtfulhorseman.com
2550 Monument Rd
San Ysidro, CA 92154
contact:
Maria 619-865-9614 or Emma 619-252-4485
VOLUNTEER HELP! - 10-25-07
I know that there is a lady named Crystal who owns and runs Sandia Creek Farm which is located in the path of the fire. Crystal teaches hunter/jumper and her daughter teaches 3-day eventing. They house rescue horses from the premarin farms and have raised, trained and found loving homes for them. They currently have all of their horses at Galway and are going crazy trying to keep the horses fed, watered and stalls cleaned! Any volunteer help in that area would be greatly appreciated I understand!
Janet
10-25-07
CSHA Region 7 has not verified any of the previous emails that have made requests for cash donations in regards to horses in need due to the Southern California fires. These were emails that were originated outside of CSHA Region 7 and forwarded with the intention of distributing information only.
Everyone should be careful of fake requests for money. Unfortunately it does happen. Sometimes, people will scam kind-hearted folks into donating. It is very important that supporters verify that it's a legit request that is really helping horses / people in need.
One of our members did a little research and found that ANY humane society (ASPCA) will take donations and put them to use for animals in need. This agency will deliver hay and offers other services as well and can get permission to get through road blocks when others can't. Anyone in need of emergency hay or other services for horses or animals can find help with these agencies.
Please be careful of possible scams and contact your local ASPCA or humane society for more information.
Holly Maggio
CSHA Region 7 Secretary
hmaggio@magcodrilling.com
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UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION®
A Call to Action: Southern California Wild Fires
Donate Now to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund
By Brian Sosby
Lexington, KY—Over the last few days, the Southern California area has been engulfed in flames caused by wild fires aggravated by the Santa Ana winds. These winds that annually cross the Southern California area have been much stronger than usual, making an already dry area even more prone to catastrophe. These fires have spread quickly over the weekend and ravaged the region.
San Diego County has seen widespread evacuations as a result of the fires. Nearly one-million people have been asked to leave the area as of today. President Bush has declared the situation a Federal emergency. Many evacuees have sought shelter at local community centers and schools, but the largest number—more than 10,000 people—has made Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego their temporary housing.
The situation is particularly difficult for those with large animals. Evacuating and housing horses has its own set of concerns. According to national media reports, the fairground in San Diego County is currently boarding 2,000 horses, with many others finding refuge from the fires where any safe space can be found, including mall parking lots. Some horses have been moved several times due to the widespread fires.
In response to past disasters and in hopes of assisting in future ones, the United States Equestrian Federation established the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund and is now requesting contributions from individuals and organizations wishing to assist those in the Southern California area.
Money donated to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund assists equines of any breed that find themselves victims of disasters, including but not restricted to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards and fires. The money will be held by USEF in an account restricted for this purpose and disbursed only upon authorization of the USEF Chief Executive Officer.
“During situations like this, it’s imperative that we gather forces to assist in any way possible,” said USEF Chief Executive Officer John Long. “Thankfully, the weather forecasts are good. However, Southern California just experienced the largest evacuation of residents in our country’s history. Of course, that has had an impact on the countless horses that call that part of the state home. The Federation wants to do what it can to assist those horses and owners.”
Donations may be made online at www.usef.org by clicking on the following hyperlink –https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/DisasterRelief/DisasterRelief.aspx. If you wish to contribute to the effort by check, please make it out to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to: The United States Equestrian Federation, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.
For more information regarding the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund, contact Joanie Morris, USEF High-Performance Communications M
anager, at jmorris@usef.org or (859) 225-2052.
Hay shortage: Donations needed
Posted @ 8:12 AM - 10-25-07
Ranches in the Tijuana River Valley (Imperial Beach/Nestor) have taken in hundreds of evacuated horses, but now we're facing a hay shortage.
The ranch where I work (Sun Coast Farms at 2550 Monument Rd) is going through 50+ bales a day...there are a dozen other ranches in the area in the same boat. Truckloads of hay coming from the Imperial Valley have been unable to get through this week, and several area feed stores have burned in the fires.
If you have bermuda or alfalfa available, or know someone who does, please email me!
Delivered would definitely be best, but we can send a truck & trailer if all the roads are open to get there. We'd GREATLY appreciate donations to offset the cost of hundreds of additional mouths to feed. Please contact Emma Spurling, 619-252-4485 or Maria Siebrand, 619-865-9514 ( vaquera@san.rr.com ).
Thank you for helping us get the word out!
Maria Siebrand
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