Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Horse Evacuation Checklist
A horse evacuation checklist for owners to prepare trailers, identification, feed, health papers, and loading practice so horses can leave quickly.
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What is on this checklist
- Trailer ready and hitched
- Truck fueled and checked
- Horses practice loading
- Halters and leads ready
- Identification on each horse
- Health papers on hand
- Feed and water supplies
- Destination and route chosen
- First aid kit packed
- Helpers assigned
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with Ready.gov and eXtension.
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