09/06/2026
Storm Prep at CSE — What does it look like?
As most of you know, Iowa weather can be, well… interesting and unpredictable to say the least!
Although we always pray for the best, we prepare for the worst. Our storm prep looks a little different depending on the season, but there’s one thing that’s always for sure: the horses get a tag put in!
These bright-colored tags have:
✍️The horse’s name
✍️The owner’s name
✍️The owner’s phone number
Why? Because if a fence gets ripped out of the ground, blown over, or something falls on it and the horses get out, we want to give them the best chance of being identified and getting back home. If they don’t find their way back on their own, we hope these tags can help someone get in contact with us!
How does it work? It’s super simple:
1️⃣ Write your information on the tag.
2️⃣ Tie a piece of string or twine through the hole and make a loop.
3️⃣ Take one section of your horse’s braid and put it through the loop.
4️⃣ Braid like normal!
And there you have it!
Although we hope to never, ever have to rely on these, it gives us a little bit of peace of mind knowing that if the worst did happen, our horses have an extra form of identification with them.
Storm prep isn’t always glamorous, but when it comes to our horses, we’d rather be overprepared than wish we had done more.
Stay safe out there, Iowa! 🖤💚🌵🐴
