News and updates
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To win together, we need a renewed pledge of solidarity with Ukrainian equestrian family
Six months of war in Ukraine has left behind destruction and suffering for the people and their loved ones. The war has destroyed the lives, dreams and hopes of Ukrainian equestrians, athletes, trainers, veterinarians, farriers, breeders. Many equestrians and their family members have fled inside or outside Ukraine, taking their horses with them or leaving…
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Financial overview published
Infographics sums up almost 6 months of operation: Our priority is keeping horses safe in Ukraine: 1200 tonnes of humanitarian aid (both donated and sourced in Ukraine) delivered to more than 170 stables all over Ukraine; Logistics and aid delivery constitutes almost half of our expenditures Production of feed and purchase of hay – 27%…
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Update of July 2022 activities
Press release9 August 2022 The Ukrainian Equestrian Federation Charity Foundation (UEF-CF) gives the update for July 2022 activities and continues to appeal to the equestrian world to help Ukraine horses. The UEF-CF management of equine relocations within Ukraine has been restructured – some routes have been closed (e.g. Kiev-Lviv) as the area around Kiev is…
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Fundraiser to evacuate Mykolaiv riding school
The UEF-CF is raising funds to evacuate Mykolaiv riding school. Due to the raising danger and after being hit with two rockets the Mykolaiv riding school started an urgent evacuation of all their 30 horses. The plan is to evacuate further away from the front line and horses will get shelter in the facilities of…
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Over 20,000 horses remain in the critical welfare zone in Ukraine and require help
The health of horses is getting worse over time due to the need for regular relocations, restricted food intake and stress due to the war environment. An equine veterinary survey in Ukraine shows that the main need to help Ukrainian horses, after food and vets medical supply, is portable diagnostic equipment and mobile clinics.