MERS & Golden Horseshoe Tack Shop

Updated at January 16, 2010 15:08

On many of our call outs in the winter, we arrive on the scene of a downed horse that also has a very low body temperature. After we get the horse up, it is very essential to get the horse’s body temperature up to normal, but under a controlled condition. It is very important that we have a veterinarian treating the horse, giving the horse medications and other IV’s. With our help, we have always placed one of our horse blankets on the horse, and also trained our torpedo heater in the direction of the horse, assisted by our portable generator.

Now, thanks to two very generous MERS supporters, we have an additional aid to help bring the horse along. Dave Wick, a very generous supporter and active member of MERS, donated a new electric heated blanket (the household type).

Due to Golden Horsehoe Tack Shop’s continued support of MERS, they donated their time and material to custom tailor this blanket to fit a horse, including heavy duty straps placed in the proper locations.  In addition, Golden Horseshoe donated a horse sheet to place on the horse prior to placing the heated blanket on the horse. Because this heater has a regulator, it will allow us to control the amount of heat to the horse, under the supervision of the veterinarian who will be on the scene. This is now in our inventory, ready to help the next horse!

When you visit Golden Horseshoe Tack shop, please tell Lynn that you saw this on our website, and please tell her thank you very much for her ongoing support of MERS, and helping us to provide this very valuable service that is provied to the community.

Golden Horseshoe Tack  Shop

319 N. Central

Eureka, Mo. 63025

636-938-4309

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