05/27/2026
🌀🐴 Hurricane Prep for Horses & Equines: Are You Ready Before the Storm? 🐴🌀
📅 Hurricane season starts June 1st
We’re sharing this educational guide with our community and surrounding areas because one of our veterinary technicians has had horses her entire life and wanted to pass along some hoof-ly important knowledge 🐎💙. Whether you have horses, ponies, donkeys, or minis — a little prep now can save a lot of stress later!
📋 1. Have an Evacuation Plan (Don’t Wait or You’ll Be in a Trot!)
Identify equine-safe evacuation barns or inland facilities early
Confirm they accept horses before storm season begins
Keep backup locations in mind (space fills fast!)
Plan and practice your trailer routes 🚛
🚛 2. Transportation Ready = Peace of Mind
Keep trailers maintained and ready to roll
Practice loading your horses (no last-minute “neigh” moments 🐴😅)
Keep fuel tanks topped off during storm watches
Halters labeled with your contact info for each horse
📁 3. Important Records (Don’t Get Caught Without the Paperwork!)
Current Coggins test
Vaccination records (EEE/WEE, West Nile, tetanus)
Clear photos & descriptions of each horse 📸
Microchip info (if applicable)
Vet, farrier, and emergency contacts
🧰 4. Equine Hurricane Emergency Kit (Your “Stable” Survival Box)
Pack a kit that’s ready to grab and go:
3–7 days of feed (sealed and dry) 🌾
Plenty of water containers (horses can drink 10–20 gallons/day!) 💧
Buckets, feed tubs, hay nets
First aid supplies (bandages, antiseptic, electrolytes)
Fly spray & wound care products 🪰
Extra halters & lead ropes
Flashlights, batteries, portable radio 🔦
Waterproof labels for identification
🌾 5. Farm & Pasture Prep (Don’t Let the Wind Win!)
Secure or remove loose objects that could fly away 💨
Check fencing for weak spots
Move jump equipment, gates, and tools
Clear drainage areas to reduce flooding
Decide in advance: stall-in-place vs. safe turnout area
⚠️ 6. During the Storm (Stay Safe, Stay Smart)
NEVER attempt evacuation during active storm conditions
Avoid riding out hurricanes on horseback
Ensure horses have access to safe open/high ground if remaining on property
Keep animals identifiable in case of escape (temporary ID markings can help)
❤️ 7. After the Storm (The “Neigh-borhood Check”)
Check for injuries, hazards, and downed fencing
Provide clean, uncontaminated water only 🚱
Watch for colic, stress, or lameness
Reintroduce herd mates carefully after separation
🧠 Final reminder: Hurricanes don’t stable their plans — and neither should we. Preparation is the best protection for your herd.
🐴💙 From our team (and our horse-loving technician!) we hope this helps you feel more confident heading into hurricane season.
