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Protecting Yourself and Yours

Written by: Teresa Spencer

September 28, 2024

I want to make this as simple as possible. If you are like me, you want to help others horse lovers in need; wildfire and storm evacuations are the most common reasons that come to mind.  However, what about a friend in need due to repairs to a barn, fences or other reasons?  If you agree to house those people’s animals while they rebuild. We want you to be aware to protect your own animals in the process.

Just saying Yes might not be a good thing if you are not prepared properly.  Let’s explore what you may need before offering this much needed help.

Don’t put yourself, your property and your animals in danger or even at financial risk.  I’ve heard, spoken with and read lots of stories where after a disaster people do not return to pick up their animals immediately. They are on your property, you are feeding, watering and cleaning up after them.  Did you charge a boarding emergency fee?  If you did, how did they pay you?  Can you continue to charge for this care?

Wait, were getting ahead of ourselves; let’s make sure you are prepared to take them in before you say yes… Read the complete article

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Teresa Spencer

Teresa is a serial entrepreneur, mother, wife, inventor, author and presenter at Equine Expos and events in the USA. Her topics are all regarding horse safety, barn safety, preventing barn fires, along with how to be prepared for emergency evacuations. As founder of EquestriSafe she is focused on products pertaining to equine and human identification and safety. Formerly, she helped owners design and build safe, efficient equine facilities with her company California Horse Barns. She is or has been a member of several horse groups and organizations such as CSHA (California State Horsemen's Association), Equestrian Trails – Corral 138, AQHA and APHA., WHIN (Women's Horse Industry Network), Acton Chamber of Commerce, Toast Masters, WE of SCV (Women Entrepreneurs of Santa Clarita). She has trained her own young horses and mustangs. Currently has been traveling the United States with her husband and new puppy attending events and educational seminars. If you would like to contact her, please do so at: Contact Us

Please visit http://www.EquestriSafe.com to learn more about Teresa Spencer