Community Rallies Around IPHA Member Who Lost 12 Horses and Barn in Fire

We are saddened to relay the news that longtime IPHA member, Kristy Doyle, lost her barn and several horses in a tragic fire over the weekend. Kristy has confirmed that nine horses were lost in the fire and, while four were rescued, three of them had to be euthanized 12 hours later due to severe smoke inhalation. One surviving horse is doing well at the University of Illinois Large Animal Hospital.

Club member, Carri Hansen, was kind enough to provide the following information.

“We’ve received many inquiries about how to help. As we learn what help is needed, we will pass it along to our members. This is every horseperson’s worst nightmare, and Kristy, her family, and her boarders are all in our thoughts and prayers.”

If you would like to donate money, you can send it a check made out to IPHA and forward to IPHA c/o Jerry Wyrick, 12336 N 2850 East Road, Ellsworth, IL 61737. Funds can also be sent through PayPal to Treasurer@illinoispainthorse.com. Please comment on your donation that it’s intended for the Kristy Doyle fund.

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Click here to view the GoFundMe account. Thus far, $20,120 has been raised.