Support for the Ukraine’s equestrian community must be ongoing, the nation’s equestrian federation has stressed.
The Ukraine Equestrian Federation (UEF) Charity Foundation www.helpukrainehorses.eu was set up at the start of the conflict. It manages the logistics and coordination of humanitarian aid, the evacuation of horses and the general information flow to and from the community and those externally wishing to help.
To date, over 375 tonnes of material aid have been received at their central hub in Poland and over €75,000 has been donated directly to the Charity Foundation, but it gave a stark warning that the requirement for aid is ongoing.
Over the next month, an expected 2,000 horses will require support from the them, which would equate to triple the number of supplies currently held.
The Foundation has the support of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) and European Equestrian Federation (EEF)
“We must continue to work together and to coordinate our efforts and use our resources effectively,” said FEI Solidarity Director Jean-Phillippe Camboulives at a webinar for the European equestrian national federations and EEF members.
EEF president Theo Ploegmakers said the collaboration across Europe through its members and the FEI was “incredibly encouraging”.
“There is still a huge amount of work to be done to help both the equines and the wider equestrian community in Ukraine and I believe through our network in Europe we can continue to provide the necessary support,” he added.
For all the latest information and activities of the UEF Charity Foundation, visit https://helpukrainehorses.eu/
