On August 29, 2005, the United States suffered one of the worst disasters ever when Hurricane Katrina slammed into southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. In the midst of uncertainty and chaos was born the largest equine rescue ever. Horses of the Storm is a collection of grippingand ultimately inspiringfirst-hand accounts of how the Louisiana State Universitys Equine Rescue Team spearheaded a dedicated group of heroic staff and volunteers that saved hundreds of horses. In addition, Horses of the Storm will also contain a take-away of tips to prepare horse owners before, during, and after a disaster.
Timeline 10
Introduction 16
The South 18
Rain 24
Helpline 33
Down River 46
Begin With the End in Mind 52
Horse M.A.S.H. 63
A Handful of Halters and Hope 72
Combing the Wreckage 77
The Deluge 87
White Horse of St. Bernard 94
Duncan 109
Helping Hands 122
Horse Doctors 127
The Arkansas Herd 137
The Candy Man's Mule 145
Rita 154
Homecoming 165
Appendix
Emergency Preparedness Guide for Horse Owners 175
Resources 193
Offices and Agencies of Emergency Management 199
Vital Signs 214
My Emergency Plan 217
Meet the Author 219
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Overview
On August 29, 2005, the United States suffered one of the worst disasters ever when Hurricane Katrina slammed into southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. In the midst of uncertainty and chaos was born the largest equine rescue ever. Horses of the Storm is a collection of grippingand ultimately inspiringfirst-hand accounts of how the Louisiana State Universitys Equine Rescue Team spearheaded a dedicated group of heroic staff and volunteers that saved hundreds of horses. In addition, Horses of the Storm will also ...