United States Eventing Association

An early morning fire at Area IX Chair Martha McDowell’s High Plains Stables in Billings, Montana on April 23, 2012 took the lives of 19 beloved horses. The entire facility in addition to Martha’s and her boarder’s equipment was lost. Relief funds have been set up to assist those affected, and there are several different ways to help. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

· Tax deductible donations may be sent to Martha McDowell through the Southern California Equestrian Sports (SCES) website at http://www.scesports.org/Home_Page.html. Click Martha McDowell’s name under the "Rider Donations" tab.

· Donations of items including tack and stable equipment may be sent to 640 Poly Dr. Billings, MT 59102. Inquiries may be directed to Martha at [email protected].

· Rebecca Farm and the Broussard family are accepting donations on behalf of High Plains Stables. Checks made payable to Sarah Kelly with High Plains Stables noted in the memo line may be sent to PO Box 8385 Kalispell, MT 59904.