Handling Horses in your Wellington Equestrian Property in times of Flood

Guidelines on Handling Horses in your Wellington Equestrian Property in times of Flood

Since floods can pose threat not only to your Wellington equestrian property but also to your horses as well, there is a great need of understanding how to handle your horses during floods.

Many people have this wrong notion when it comes to horses’ safety during floods. Although most people believe that horses are naturally brawny swimmers and can naturally escape the furious current of flood water, there are still factors that can prevent them from escaping. Horses have the tendency to panic that will cause them to get drowned.

Fortunately, this can be avoided by considering the following guidelines:

• Consider your location. If you live in a flood-prone area, ensure that your Wellington equestrian property driveway is well-built to keep horses from being stranded in times of flood.

• Always keep track of flood warnings on radio and TV. This should help you make immediate evacuations and other preparations.

• Make sure that you have more than enough hays in a dry and safe place. This is important to help keep your horses’ energy to withstand days of flooding.

• Don’t wait for the flood to hazard your horse’s life. Evacuate as soon as possible. Look for a safe place and search for a faster route to get there.

• Pre-determine which horses will need to be evacuated first. This may include ponies, lactating or pregnant mares and horses with low sickness immunity.

• Give ID tags to your horses so you can identify them easily.

• If you and your horses are stranded in floods, make sure that you freed them from the stable and they have access to higher grounds.

• It is a must that you carry first-aid kits for you and for your horses as well.

• Seek the attention of a veterinarian so horses would be examined well.

Planning ahead of time is the key. Ensure the safety of your horses by being proactive in keeping your Wellington equestrian property prepared for the flood.

In case you are thinking of buying an equestrian property in Wellington, call Nestor and Katerina Gasset at 561-753-0135 now or click here for more information.