Emergency Equine Assistance Program

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DEC Emergency Equine Assistance Program is a payment program designed to assist horse/equine owners who demonstrate financial need with the cost of hay, feed or veterinary services for their equines. Payments will be to the feed/hay suppliers or veterinarians to cover actual, documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the horse/equine owner.

On this page you can find all the information you need on the program, apply for assistance, or ask a question.

Apply On Line

Our on-line application forms are the fastest way to get help. Please use the link below to access the forms. Fill them out completely and accurately. When complete, they will be e-mailed directly to the committee.

Note: every application must be accompanied by a completed Release of Liability. The electronic forms allow you to complete that process on-line too.

We strongly recommend you review our FAQ to make sure you qualify before filling out the forms.

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Apply by Mail

The fastest way to get assistance is by using our on-line application. If, however, this method is not possible due to Internet access issues, the forms can be printed and mailed to us.

Please use the link below to access the forms, print them and fill them out completely and accurately. The address to which they are to be mailed is on the forms.

Note: the application must be accompanied by a completed Release of Liability.

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Ask a Question

Please review our FAQ first. That document answers most questions. If you you still have a question, we will be happy to answer it. Please fill out the form below. Your question will be routed directly to our entire assistance committee. They will respond to you as soon as possible.