FireHorse Pinned Champion in TPH's Equine Impact Small Business Award

West Palm Beach, FL (November 21, 2024) - FireHorse Rescue Kits was recently pinned as one of 10 Champions selected from a large group of entrants in The Plaid Horse Magazine's Equine Impact Small Business Award. With winners chosen based on the businesses' impact on the industry through innovation, community, and a positive impact on equine/equestrian quality of life, The Plaid Horse also awarded one Grand Champion, ten Reserve Champions, and ten Honorable Mentions. At less than 6 months in operation, FireHorse is undoubtedly one of the youngest brands to be recognized, and their innovative designs are already protecting private barns around the country in addition to major show grounds like Wellington International, the Kentucky Horse Park, the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, and TerraNova Equestrian Center.

FireHorse was founded with the goal of bringing fire safety solutions to the daily lives of equestrians. Inspired by the needs of both first responders and day-to-day life at the barn, FireHorse Rescue Kits bring dynamic tools to the barn breezeway. The crux of FireHorse's mission is their patent pending Equine Blindfold. Worn like a fly mask, the blindfold restricts the horse's vision to help calm the animal during an emergency and allow it to be led, even without a halter. Unfortunately, even when horses are able to be removed from a burning structure, some horses then return to their stalls seeking safety and comfort with disastrous results. The FireHorse Equine Blindfold also prevents horses from being able to return to a burning barn.

The Blindfolds are sold individually or 5 to a kit. The kit's case is constructed of exceptionally durable plastic and foam to secure and protect all items from the elements of water, dust, sun, and wind. Complete with a 50lb hook, the kits are designed to be hung and prominently displayed in the main entranceways of barns, indoor arenas, or storage areas, making them easily accessible in the event of an emergency.

FireHorse Equine Blindfold

The results of a barn fire that destroyed Eye Candy Jumpers' Minnesota facility. No loss of life reported!

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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Equinium Sports Marketing, LLC 
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