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was organized as an Equamore extension service in 2008 to keep horses at home with the people who love them. Horse owners can request enough hay to get through a temporary financial crisis, or they can attend one of the free health clinics organized by the Hay Bank across the state.
Throughout 2011, the health fairs provided vet checks, teeth floating, hoof trimming, gelding, and bodywork at no cost
to horse owners in Clackamas, Jackson, Jefferson, Douglas, Klamath, Harney, and Josephine counties. Vaccinations were offered at a reduced price.
The picture above shows Dr. Bill Ferguson of Rogue Valley Equine Hospital, an Equamore business partner, checking the teeth of a mature horse
at the Health Fair held at Eden Farm in April of 2011.
The Hay Bank and Equamore Foundation are proud of having helped over 1,000 horses stay with their families in 2010 and 2011 and intend to improve the delivery of quality health care in 2012.
The Oregon Hay Bank works closely with other Oregon and northern California rescue organizations.
Applications for help: www.oregonhaybank.org
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