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The Cartmill RDA Centre
Two horses from Burpengary’s Cartmill Centre RDA drowned and the organisation
lost valuable equipment in flooding last week.
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RDA volunteers are devastated by the loss of horse Manny and Kiwi and several
others were rescued from rising floodwaters
when severe storms lashed SE Queensland
and Northern NSW.
RDA Centre President Jane Sayer said several horses are receiving veterinary
treatment after being caught in the floods and most were extremely traumatised
from the experience. The club initially feared three horses had been lost but
Holly was discovered alive as the waters started to recede.
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Injuries included hypothermia and scratches, and one had severely damaged hind
legs after being swept under a grandstand. The horses had spent several hours
swimming in the swirling flood waters until they could be rescued.
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The Centre’s admin building bore the brunt
of the devastating floods and the volunteer
organisation lost computers, fridges,
washing machines, admin records, books
and furniture.
The Centre's tack room was also devastated with the loss of saddles
and equipment.
Ms. Sayer estimates it’s about 20 years of
work that has been lost. The organisation is
asking for public donations to help replace
equipment lost in the floods.
Donations can be made at the Cartmill RDA Centre, Kilkenny Rd,
Burpengary on Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays between 9am-midday or phone
Jane on 0419 482 020.
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You can also donate online to the Cartmill RDA Flood Appeal at rda.org.au
McIntyre RDA Centre
McIntyre RDA Centre, at Pinjarra Hills, also suffered large losses in the flooding.
The organisation is facing a $15,000 clean-up bill after flooding devastated their
property. Fortunately all the horses were moved to safer ground as the waters
rose.
Julie Tom, representing the organisation at Pinjarra Hills said fences, gates and
water troughs need to be replaced. Holding yards also need some major work and
outdoor furniture replaced.
The centre is also seeking donations of feed and hay for the horses.
Donations to McIntyre Centre’s Pony RDA, at Pinjarra Hills, can be made by
phone on 07 3202 6300 or email fundraising@rda.asn.au.
Story Courtesy of horseyard.com.au 27-05-2009 www.horseyard.com.au
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