Two FireHorse Rescue Kits Awarded to Grand Prix Winners at ESP November Shows

lan Bluman & Acajou presented as winners of the $25,000 #1 Education Place Grand Prix and a FireHorse Rescue Kit © Sportfot

Ilan Bluman and Acajou

Marie Hecart & Vahinee presented as winners of the $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix and a FireHorse Rescue Kit. Pictured Left to Right: Dr. Christina Braun, Athena Lekkas & Maryll Monge. © Sportfot

Marie Hecart and Vahinee

Wellington, FL (November 12, 2024) - FireHorse Rescue kicked off its November sponsorship at Wellington International with a return to the international arena! Two riders who topped the ESP Fall Finale and ESP November's Grand Prix classes also received a FireHorse Rescue Kit as part of their winnings. Each kit is designed to enhance barn fire safety and provide tools for putting out fires, evacuating horses, and keeping everyone at the barn safe. Created by career firefighters and lifelong equestrians, FireHorse Rescue Kits provides fire safety solutions for any barn.

November's two winners were France's Marie Hecart aboard Normandi Connection's sporty mare Vahinee and Colombia's Ilan Bluman and Acajoe. As the final contenders in the jump-off during November 10th's $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix, Hecart and Vahinee claimed the victory with a swift time of 37.972 seconds. Adding to her success, Hecart also earned fourth place aboard her second ride, Edonna D’Udine, another Normandie Connection mount. The Sunday before, Bluman and Acajoe sealed the deal to take first with a speedy and clear jump-off time of 40.274 seconds in the 25,000 #1 Education Place Grand Prix. As second to go in the jump off with his own Acajou, the duo were able to keep the lead with nine to follow.

As the Official Rescue Kit of the 2024 Equestrian Sport Productions Annual Series at Wellington International, the barns and nightcheck teams will carry the kits in addition to them being presented to winners through the end of the Fall Series and Holiday and Horses. "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."

Click to watch FireHorse's Reel of the first round, jump-off, and award presentation during Sunday's $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

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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