WHOA sending needed supplies to flood victims December 18th
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The WHOA Disaster Relief Committee has two trailer loads of horse supplies headed to East Tennessee just in time for Christmas to assist people and animals devastated by the October floods. Dickie Gardner and Keegan Meadows are heading up this important trip.
We are accepting donations of Winter necessity items for horses such as Blankets, Halters, Lead Ropes, Water Buckets, Pitch Forks, Fence Panels, etc. Also, we are asking for Kids Toys for Christmas.
These items can be dropped off at Dickie Gardner Stables and K & B Performance Horses–Keegan Meadows. Please contact Dickie Gardner at 931- 224-2730 or Keegan Meadows at 352-220-0222 to donate items. All items need to be delivered of scheduled for pick no later than Monday, December 16.
Thanks to all who have donated to the WHOA Disaster Relief Fund!
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