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Disaster Evacuation Program
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 The Disaster Evacuation Program
(DEP) is deisgned to help horse owners in need during times of
emergency. We will strive our best to find temporary shelter for
all horse owners that come our way; However, ALPEA members are first
priority and guaranteed a safe place to evacuate their horses.
During the time of evacuation, the important
thing is to get on the road and start the long haul. Call us from
on the road if you can. We will need to know some important
information: 1) How many horses are coming? 2)What type of horses
need a place? - 2 stallions, 1 mare w/foal, 3 weanling,
etc. 3) Can they be pastured all together in a herd?
4) Are there any special needs or circumstances for any of them?
We have many people who volunteer out there
extra stalls, pastures, round pens, etc. to make room in times of
emergencies. The one thing we MUST insist on is that the horses
appear in good health and have a CURRENT negative coggins. These
people that make room are not all members ( some are neighbors,
friends, family...) and we all appreciate their kind hearts and helping
natures; However, if your horses cause any damage, you will be
responsible for that damage. Our program partners are held
harmless to any injuries your horses may sustain during their stay.
This program is not intended to gain any
monetary profit off those in need. ALPEA knows that the extra,
unplanned expense of the evacuation and loss of work alone is a
hardship on the budget. For this program, you are not to be
expected to pay any type of stable/board fee. You will be
expected to provide your own food and look after your own horses.
You will also be expected to be reasonable at cleaning up after your
horses.
The ALPEA continually compiles a list of
people willing to volunteer their extra space. Then when an
evacuation happens, we recontact these people to ask how much space
they can spare at that specific time. As horse people are always
adding and subtracting to their herd numbers, we do not lock in a set
amount of stalls, pastures, etc. We simply keep a list of those
willing to participate in this program and then organize and execute
this plan.
Evacuation contact numbers:
830-947-0249
830-534-8804 830-534-5532
Please
email program submissions to saddlace@aol.com
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Valued Program Partners
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Facility
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Location
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Saddlace
Ranch
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Adkins,
TX
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