Horse & Rider

PLAN FOR THE WORST

The majority of us don’t like to consider our own mortality; it’s just too morbid. Yet we all know life can be unpredictable. In a split second, a disease, a car accident, a freak occurrence, or an act of nature can alter or end a person’s life. Such circumstances turn a family’s life upside down—and leave the injured, ill, or deceased individual’s horse in limbo.

In most families there’s one primary horse person and “the rest of the family.” If you read H&R, chances are that person is you. If you’re incapacitated or die, your bereaved family is now dealing with the stress of the situation and an animal that requires knowledgeable care.

Here, we’ll help you prepare for your horses’ care in the event you can no longer provide it. We’ll give you peace of mind and your family the plan they need.

WHY IT MATTERS

“Emergency decisions are

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