18/10/2017
Firecrackers and Horses !
Fireworks can cause stress, terror and even death in both domestic and wild animals. Below are some precautions to be taken by the animal owners to be followed to save the animals from any harm. 👍
🐴Try to make sure fireworks aren’t set off near your horse’s field or stable.
🐴Keep a check on plans for local displays, and tell neighbours and local firework display organisers that there are horses nearby so they can make sure fireworks are set off well away from them.
🐴If your horse is usually stabled, then keep them stabled.
🐴Do a full check of the stable for anything that could cause an injury, such as nails sticking out, before you leave them.
🐴If they are normally outside in the field, keep them there as long as the field is safe, secure, and away from firework display areas.
🐴If you know fireworks will be set off near your horse, make sure you or someone experienced stays with them. This way you can observe your horse’s behaviour and make sure they stay safe and as calm as possible. It also means that you can react quickly if your horse becomes upset.
🐴Never run the risk of riding when you think fireworks might be set off.
🐴If you need to leave your horse in another person’s care during a firework show, leave clear instructions and contact details for yourself and your vet in case of any problems.
🐴If there has been a display near your stable, yard or field, check the area for bits of used firework and put anything that could be dangerous to your horse in the bin.