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Not-So-Speedy Dressage

From Endurance to Dressage

Safe and Sound

10/11/2017

 
On Sunday and Monday, high winds swept across California, igniting wildfires in several large communities including Santa Rosa (north of San Fransisco) and Anaheim Hills (Los Angeles). Two large fires also struck Bakersfield, both within an hour of each other.

The first began in the south of town, burning several homes, but more tragically, approximately 20 horses were also killed. The second fire occurred along the river in Oildale. At least 5 horses were killed in that blaze. Thanks to the quick thinking of several firefighters, many horses were let loose, ultimately saving their lives.
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Photo Credit: Debra Self
The fire in Oildale decimated an entire boarding facility, including the owners' home. A call has gone out to help this family get back on its feet. If you would like to help, here is how you can do that.
​For the victims of the Jackson Fire

You all know about the Jackson stables fire. This fire took the entire property along with the house and stables and everything in its path. The Jackson’s are good people and always there to help when needed well now they need it. We are in need of supplies. Gloves, masks, water for clean up. Shovels, rakes, anything to help clean.

Also in need of clothing items Ted 38 and 2x in shirts denise 14/16 lrg. In shirt teddy 2x in shirt 38 pants. Desperately need toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner body wash soap toothbrush toothpaste etc. they lost everything. We are setting up at willow tree stables for anyone that can help.

Horses are displaced and owners are in need of hay and feed and all items horse you can spare. As you can imagine a lot of tack was perished. 5 horses were lost and 1 put down and 2 fighting.

Gift cards are perfect. Hay is essential. This is for all the victims of the Jackson fire to feed their horses as well as Ted and Denise to feed theirs. Dog food for her dogs is appreciated.

Anything you can help with please take to willow tree stables to Melinda and help these people get back on their feet.

Extra boots? Bring em. Extra hands for clean up? Bring em. These people who boarded at this stables are a family. Once my family. And they need help. You can contact me [Debra Self] or more information if you need it or bring anything you can to willow tree stables on willow drive and Oildale drive behind K&R stables.

Remember NOTHING IS TOO SMALL
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Photo Credit: Debra Self
Several friends have asked if my own equine family is safe, so I wanted to assure you that yes, we are fine. This is a terrible tragedy, and every horse owner in town has hugged their own ponies, thankful that they are safe. A barn fire is an owner's worst nightmare.
Debra Self
10/11/2017 07:23:04 am

Thank you so much for posting this. We are trying really hard to help her survive and rebuild. I have a truck load of stuff as we speak to take to here. People are donating from redondo beach to Sacramento driving items down here. We are trying to coordinate a bike run to purchase a mobile home for the property. My concern now is hay. We need hay. There are horses all over this town that are not home. Rebuilding takes a while but these horses have to be fed now. These people paid their board and need to feed their animals. Iwe are making calls hoping for some donations for hay or to come up with enough money to purchase some. Hopefully we can soon. The people who have come together have been wonderful. This town amazes me. Thank you so much for this and to all the people who are taking time to help with whatever they can. Like I said. NOTHING IS TOO SMALL

Bakersfield Dressage link
10/11/2017 07:30:45 am

Several people have asked where they can send a check. Can you supply a mailing address? You can email it to me or post it here.

Bakersfield Dressage link
10/11/2017 08:30:14 am

Donations may be mailed or dropped off at 531 Willow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Attention: Jackson Stables Fire

Debra Self
10/11/2017 12:52:51 pm

531 willow dr. Bakersfield ca 93308 is where all donations and gift cards are being sent to. Attention Melinda

Debra Self
10/11/2017 07:31:49 am

Also there is one horse that is at bvh from the cottonwood fire. Owners are not asking for help to rebuild but if anyone would be so kind to put some funds on that medical bill would be great. The account is under Martha or Manuel carillo and Dr Gonzalez is the dr treating his poor burned horse. As of now the vet bill is about $800 and they don’t have the funds to pay it. They lost 23 horses then more had to be put down. This is the only horse they were able to save I’m told. I know they can use the help paying this vet bill. I have spent time on the Oildale Fire however this one deserves attention too. And it’s a simple vet bill. I’m asking anyone who reads this to please find it in their hearts to call Bakersfield Vetrinary Hospital am use their credit card and put even just $10 on this burned horse. I’ve seen $10 can go a long way. Especially when we all ban together. Thank you

Bakersfield Dressage link
10/11/2017 08:28:48 am

Bakersfield Vet Hospital can be reached at (661) 832-1150. I know I will be there on Thursday for an appointment, so I will definitely be asking about contributing to that bill.

Debra deckard
10/16/2017 04:10:46 pm

I was wrong when I said only one survives. I do apologize for this error it was information I had been misgivings in the beginning. There are more that are being taken care of as of now

emma link
10/11/2017 08:01:21 am

how terrible :(

Bakersfield Dressage link
10/21/2017 06:47:24 am

For so many people ...

Lauren link
10/11/2017 09:04:09 am

Glad y'all are safe!

Bakersfield Dressage link
10/21/2017 06:48:29 am

Thank you, Lauren. Even with all of this happening. California is still a great place to have horses. Don't let anyone scare you away. :0)


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