04/28/2024
UPDATE:
Thank you to all of you have asked how to provide assistance, financial or otherwise, as we deal with the aftermath of this devastating storm. As some of you know a GoFundMe page has been started, which is very kind and greatly appreciated. The amount of support already shown via this avenue is mind blowing! We cannot thank you enough. There is another alternative that allows for your contributions to be tax deductible donations. The Omaha Equestrian Foundation (a 501c3 charitable organization) has started a tornado relief fund for equestrians impacted by the storm. You can go to their donation page (https://omahaequestrian.org/support/individual/) and make a tax deductible donation to them and in the Program Description, put Tornado Relief.
That or you can mail a check to Omaha Equestrian Foundation at 1004 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102 and make a note in the memo line that it is for Tornado Relief. They will then work with us to defray our expenses as we rebuild. We hope that you will take advantage of their offer to help us as it is more tax advantaged for you and works great for us.
If you prefer the GoFundMe page it can be found here: https://gofund.me/145faaa8
ORIGINAL POST:
Hello friends!
It has been an interesting few days. Yesterday, while hosting a show at our farm, Quail Run Horse Centre, we were directly hit by a tornado. Thankfully, all of the people present during the event are completely fine. A few equine friends have sustained minor injuries, but all have been seen a veterinarian and are currently undergoing treatment. The facility did sustain some heavy damage, but when all things are considered, we were extremely lucky. Many people and businesses nearby have suffered much more serious devastation. We will continue to keep those who were most heavily affected in our prayers.
Today we were shown an immense amount of love and support from both our equine community and our local community. An army of volunteers came forth to begin the cleanup process. We appreciate every one of you. There is still much work to be done, but your support today gives us hope for the future. The work will continue tomorrow and more details on how to help will come to light in the next few days.
To the exhibitors present at the show. Thank you for displaying such grace, patience, and understanding as we navigated this horrific event. We went through this unforgettable experience together and I am grateful we now have an epic story to tell. I am so thankful everyone made it out safely.
To our boarders and clients. Your support is absolutely unapparelled. The number of calls, texts, love, and physical help you have already provided is amazing. We love our barn family. Thank you from the bottom or our hearts.
To our invaluable crew. We are in debt to you on a regular basis on a good day, but your efforts and hard work during this difficult time is a debt that we will never be able to repay. All of you are incredible and we couldn't do any of this without you. Thank you is not enough.
We will get through this. Thank you again to all.