11/30/2024
It’s been nearly 24 hours since a horrific accident involving a horse trailer carrying 8 wonderful Florida Beach Horses. The rig was flipped on SR 70 and the driver and passenger taken to the hospital via ambulance.
Gulf Coast Equine was on the scene to triage horses. We were unable to provide assistance to “Hoss”, a wonderful horse who had already passed. But, with the assistance of volunteer veterinarian, Dr. Laurie Walmsley of Ashton Animal Clinic and technician Tony, Dr. Whitney VanWinkle was able to triage all remaining 7 horses through the wee hours of the morning. The most severely injured, “Sparkles”, was referred to Brandon Equine Medical Center for further care and surgery.
This accident emphasizes the need for better highway and traffic management as well as continued requests for people to follow traffic laws, including speed.
A Go Fund Me has been started for Florida Beach Horses and any direct donations toward veterinary services are welcomed. The Go Fund Me link is provided in the comments. Donations can be made anonymously should you wish to do so.
We would also like to say thank you to all those who have assisted with management of this accident and those at the farm who are caring for injured horses.
Please be careful out there on the roads!
