FireHorse Named the Official Rescue Kit of the 2024 ESP Annual and Holiday Series at Wellington International
Wellington, FL (July 1, 2024) - The latest innovation in barn fire safety has been named the Official Fire Rescue Kit of the 2024 Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) Annual Series, which includes the Summer, Fall, and Holiday circuits that run out of the Global Dressage Festival Stadium grounds and Wellington International. Designed by career firefighters and equestrians, FireHorse Rescue Kits bridge the gap between first responders and day-to-day barn life. Focusing on accessibility, horsemanship, and innovation, each kit provides life and property saving tools, including a set up for horse evacuation and safety in the event of an emergency.
At the home of the Winter Equestrian Festival, the kits will be added to their security and night check teams' repertoire for increased safety, as well as being strategically located in the permanent stabling areas on both show grounds. Winners of the Grand Prix and other select divisions will also win their own kit, including each of the 8 Summer Series Grand Prix classes, the $216,000 CSI4-Star Grand Prix during Holiday and Horses, the $15,000 International Hunter Derby during Holiday & Horses, and the $214,000 CSI4-star Grand Prix during Holiday 2.
"We had a fire at a barn in Ireland years ago," said Michael Stone, President of Equestrian Sport Productions. "I remember we were lucky enough to get the horses out but had no way to secure them. They ended up running for miles, and while they thankfully had no major injuries, I think the Rescue Kits are a great idea to increase safety and prevent such a situation. The addition of FireHorse Rescue as part of our community of Annual Series sponsors is a major benefit for everyone who frequents our barns and admin offices, and especially for the horses that live and show here."
About the Wellington International Annual Series
The Wellington International (ESP) Annual Series encompasses the “pre and post circuit” to the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). This series is one of the most valuable local equestrian events in the United States, drawing riders, trainers, and owners in preparation for WEF, and providing a gateway of opportunities and exposure to sponsors at introductory rates. The Annual Series offers competition for all levels of competitors, from professionals to young children. The series is so popular that many of the South Florida equestrian championships are held during its events. The Annual Wellington International Circuit is comprised of four seasonal circuits. Spring Circuit takes place during April and May and attracts approximately 500 horses per week (local, national and international) over a 6-week circuit. Summer and Fall Circuits take place June through November and attract approximately 200 horses per week (local) each over a 6-week circuit. The Holiday Circuit takes place from December until the WEF commences and attracts approximately 500 horses per week (local, national and international) over a 5-week circuit.
FireHorse Innovation - Patented Products & Equestrian Fire Safety
FireHorse Rescue Kits, LLC was founded by career firefighters and lifelong equestrians seeking to bridge the gap between daily barn life and fire safety. Every kit contains a selection of items to be used in a fire or other emergency, and the 100% made-in-the-USA case contains custom foam to protect and prevent damage. Designed to be hung in the main barn breeze way, FireHorse Rescue Kits are an easy way to ensure that every equestrian in the barn is prepared for a potentially dangerous situation.
One of the kit's integral components are patent pending equine blindfolds, developed specifically for use in emergency situations. These horse blindfolds wear like a fly mask and restrict the horse’s vision up to 80%. During fire panic, horses have been known to refuse to leave their stalls or to return to a burning structure seeking safety. FireHorse's blindfolds are intended to allow equestrians or first responders to remove animals safely and intended to reduce injury and panic by removing visual stimulation. They are additionally useful for trailering, for horses sensitive to needles, and to reduce panic when waking up from anesthesia.
Each kit also includes two handheld, point & spray canned extinguishers. These are easy to use for any one, from children to senior citizens, and perfect for small fires, especially hay, shavings, or feed room flames. An excellent alternative to more cumbersome, full sized extinguishers, these also require less maintenance and are readily available in the case.
During fires, the heat can melt or make latches, door knobs, locks, and other metal items impossible to handle or touch. Heat resistant to 1472 degrees and flame retardant, the gloves in every FireHorse Rescue Kit are made of a mix of breathable cotton knitting and double layered fiber with silicone for grip and fire resistance.
These are just a few of the innovative items found in each Rescue Kit. For a full list, visit www.FireHorseRescue.com/whatsinside
For more information on FireHorse Rescue Kits, visit www.FireHorseRescue.com
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