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Horses of the Storm : The Incredible Rescue of Katrina's Horses by Ky Mortensen (2008, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBlood-Horse, Incorporated, T.H.E.

ISBN-101581501854

ISBN-139781581501858

eBay Product ID (ePID)63879251

Product Key Features

Book TitleHorses of the Storm : the Incredible Rescue of Katrina's Horses

Number of Pages220 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicNatural Disasters, Animals / Horses, Horses, Animal Rights

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

GenrePets, Nature

AuthorKy Mortensen

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight13 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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SynopsisOn August 29, 2005, the United States suffered one of the worst natural disasters ever when Hurricane Katrina slammed into southern Louisiana and other parts of the Gulf Coast. Various accounts placed the eventual death toll at more than 1,800 and property damage at more than $81 billion. But in the midst of destruction and chaos was born the largest equine rescue ever. "... The unknown is a dangerous thing and can be incredibly fearsome ... One thing was certain - humans were being evacuated and animals were not. So what would happen to the animals? ..." The answer lay in the incredible rescue efforts spearheaded by Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine and a dedicated team of heroic staff and volunteers. Thanks to them, hundreds of horses and thousands of other animals were saved. These are their stories. Book jacket., On August 29, 2005, the United States suffered one of the worst disasters ever when Hurricane Katrina slammed into southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. In the midst of uncertainty and chaos was born the largest equine rescue ever. Horses of the Storm is a collection of grippingand ultimately inspiringfirst-hand accounts of how the Louisiana State Universitys Equine Rescue Team spearheaded a dedicated group of heroic staff and volunteers that saved hundreds of horses. In addition, Horses of the Storm will also contain a take-away of tips to prepare horse owners before, during, and after a disaster.