Volunteers Still Needed To Help Dig Out Horses

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 09:24 AM

Prince George, B.C.- Work continues in the Renshaw area north of McBride to free two horses trapped in 7 feet of snow.

With 200 meters left to dig in what has become a 7 foot deep, 1 kilometre long trench, there is still a rugged journey for the two horses.

If the animals can move along the trench to a groomed trail, then the animals have another 25 kilometers before they will be in a safe place. There are some options being considered to move the animals but nothing those doing the digging want to talk about at the moment. The priority is to get behind the shovel and dig.

Alison Schreiber says while there are many of the snowmobilers who have been laid off, they are still heading to the site every day to try and dig these animals out.

The SPCA has started an investigation into how the two horses ended up in the area and if there are grounds for charges, the Crown will be asked to press charges.

Alison doesn’t want to talk about how the animals ended up being in this predicament “There are a lot of rumours, but I am sure it will eventually get sorted out. Right now, the only thing that is important is getting those horses to safety.”

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Posted by: Becca on December 23 2008 11:01 AM

I am not that strong nor do I have a snowmobile. How can I get there to help shovel? It seems the money is helpful but without shovelling hands they might not be able to get the horses out. I cannot think of a better way to spend Chirstmas Eve. Who can I contact?

Posted by: Jayda on December 23 2008 11:28 AM

Go to

[http://www.snowandmud.com/forum/f3/horse-rescue-up-renshaw-10308.html]

Posted by: Jayda on December 23 2008 11:33 AM

Ok I don't know how to post links but if you go to www.snowandmud.com and find the forum then scroll down to McBride they have a sticky on the top page title Renshaw horse resucue that thread has many phone #'s and contact info.

Posted by: Becca on December 23 2008 11:37 AM

thanks

Posted by: gold_rush on December 23 2008 12:42 PM

You would think a helicopter company would volunteer to lift the two horses out...no?

Posted by: sledhead on December 23 2008 1:01 PM

Here is the link:

http://www.snowandmud.com/forum/3/horse-rescue-up-renshaw-10308-22.html

They have already ruled out against choppering these horses out....they are too weak to endure being tranquilized. Also cost is a factor at around $7000 for the chopper. These guys have thought of just about everything, but the digging by hand is the only viable solution. Donations are very helpful if you can't make it out to shovel by hand..I did my part to donate!! Most of these sledders that are going out need money for gas, feed for the horses, etc....

Posted by: Jayda on December 23 2008 1:07 PM

Reading the thread at the snowandandmud forum, they are in too rough a shape to be tranqed and air lifted, and the cold up there

Posted by: gus on December 23 2008 1:09 PM

If they could be lifted out by helicopter I would doubt that the cost would be a factor.

A helicopter company would not be able to pay to get that kind of advertising.

Posted by: mythoughts on December 23 2008 1:59 PM

Does anyone know where did we go to donate money to help with this very worthy cause?

Posted by: Jayda on December 23 2008 2:06 PM

Go to the above link by sledhead there is a link on that thread.

Posted by: sledhead on December 23 2008 2:36 PM

Hey everyone....I found this link on the Terracana facebook site. http://www.terracana.com/HorseRescue.pdf
If there are any business owners out there, please print out and hang up so people are aware of the situation......

Posted by: gold_rush on December 24 2008 12:28 AM

Good to see the horses got out...