Almost one year after Ukraine was invaded, the work is ongoing to support the many equines who have been affected.
The EEF has worked in partnership with the FNRS (Dutch Federation of Professional Equestrian Centres) and their director Haike Blaauw, to allow feed, hay and financial donations to be made to affected regions across Ukraine.
In total, 30 tonnes of horse feed and hay have been distributed to regions across Ukraine. The situation is still incredibly difficult with power shortages across the country, varying road conditions and lengthy procedures to complete paperwork considerably affecting the ability to bring aid to those in need. Working with contacts in Ukraine, distribution plans using local companies were created and this week 20 tonnes of hay were sent to Nikolaev, an area in the South of Ukraine very close to the front with many horses situated. Additional centres also in the South of the country received 3 tonnes of feed and will additionally share this with horses situated nearby in Kherson. Dnepr and Sumy both received 3 tonnes to distribute. The regions were identified due to their proximity to active fighting, which has consequently left them with little resources while caring for increased numbers of equines.