USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Granted to Assist Horses Affected by Hurricane Helene
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | US Equestrian Communications Department
Following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene throughout the southeastern United States, US Equestrian is aiding work being done on the ground to help the ongoing recovery efforts.
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Through the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund, US Equestrian is providing financial assistance to support the efforts in helping the equine population impacted by the destruction from the hurricane. Fleet of Angels has been awarded a $25,000 grant to further support their work in aiding the equestrian community across the impacted states.
Developed in 2005 during the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund helps ensure horses’ safety and well-being. Since its inception, the fund has received more than $1 million to assist equines of any breed prepare for and/or recover from disasters, which include but are not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and fires.
Sincere Thanks
“Whenever natural disasters like Hurricane Helene leave a wake of destruction like we have come to see over the last week, it really drives home the reason we created the Disaster Relief Fund,” states US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney. “I am grateful to Fleet of Angels for the work they are doing to help horses displaced by this horrible storm. I also want to add my sincere thanks to everyone who has given to our Equine Disaster Relief Fund, which makes a grant like this possible. The equestrian community is always willing to give back in times of need, and I encourage our community at large to consider donating to the fund today so we can continue to help when disasters arise.”
With Hurricane Milton’s landfall arriving this week, US Equestrian will continue to evaluate opportunities to invest in organizations who are giving back to the equestrian community. As a reminder, any donation to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund is dedicated for the specific purpose of helping in moments of need.
If you wish to donate, you can visit our website and choose the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund in the dropdown menu.
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