Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: The Foundation for the Horse
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. This week we recognize the Foundation for the Horse, which is providing $10,000 in matching funds for Australia wildfire relief.
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The Foundation for the Horse is accepting aid through its Disaster Relief Fund to support veterinarians working with wildlife, horses and other livestock affected by the Australia wildfires, which have taken an unimaginable toll on the nation and its animals.
The Foundation, whose mission is to improve the welfare of horses, will match the first $10,000 in donations. All contributions will be distributed to the Australia Veterinary Association’s Benevolent Fund to support the many veterinarians impacted by the fires or providing charitable care to affected animals.
“The sheer scope of this catastrophe and the gallant veterinary response, which undoubtedly includes many equine veterinarians pulled from their traditional practice to provide emergency care for all species, compels The Foundation in this instance to reach out beyond its horse-centric mission,” said Lisa Metcalf, DVM, MS, DACT, chair of The Foundation’s Disaster Medicine Subcommittee. “We are all vets first, before being equine vets, and although our dollars may be needed in the future for rebuilding or for another disaster, this is now.”
To support the needs of the affected veterinarians and those on the front lines in Australia, please donate online at foundationforthehorse.org/impact/disaster-relief.
Donations are also accepted by mail at The Foundation for the Horse, Disaster Relief Fund, 4033 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511; and by phone at (800) 433-0177 (U.S. only) or (859) 233-0147.
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Many thanks thanks to Ovation Riding for their support of both Horse Nation and individuals and organizations that are doing good work in the horse world. If you know someone who deserves a Standing Ovation, we would love to recognize them in a future post. Email the name of the person or organization along with a message about the good work they do to [email protected]. Photos/videos are always welcome, and include a link to their website if applicable.
