November 1st, 2024Horse safety in spotlight as CFA announced EQUITANA community partner

Horse safety during bushfire events will be in the spotlight with the CFA recently announced as EQUITANA’s 2024 official community partner.

The four-day equine showcase takes place from November 14 to 17 at the Melbourne Showgrounds and includes a mix of competition, education, entertainment and exhibition.

It is regarded as the largest equine showcase in the Southern Hemisphere.

As EQUITANA’s official community Partner, the CFA says it will focus on helping horse owners prepare and plan for the bushfire season.

In the lead-up, the CFA says every Victorian who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or the coast needs to prepare their property for bushfire – and this includes considering what to do with animals.

CFA members from Wingeel, Macclesfield and Arthurs Creek brigades, a fire truck and a mobile education unit will attend the event to engage with visitors about property maintenance, making the decision to relocate horses, preparing horse for survival and actions to take after a fire.

This information is also relevant to those running agistment properties, trail ride centres and riding schools.

Local horse lovers interested in attending the event can find more on the EQUITANA website.