Skinner & Company of Louisville, KY, is producing an important documentary film to raise awareness of equine rescue in disaster situations, specifically focusing on the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Skinner & Company is requesting that anyone who has videos and/or photographs of the following, or knows of someone else, please contact them at the contact information below.

Here are some ideas of video/film/or photos that the company would like to see:
-Actual storm/ hurricane footage from your area;
-Shots of horses before, during and after the storms/surges;
-Actual equine rescues and especially any footage of reunions of horses with their families after the storms;
-Sadly, any stories of equine casualties, farm/barns/property before and damages after the storm; and
-Any equine rescue or reunion stories that you think are unique, miraculous, or that would be interesting to other horse lovers or to the general television viewing public.

Skinner & Company will accept all formats and will return your footage and stills to you. According to the company, if the materials are used, you or your family will be included in the credits, and you will be given a DVD copy of the footage that is used, along with a free DVD copy of the finished documentary.

If you have an unusual equine rescue/reunion story to share, Skinner & Company may be interested in interviewing you.

They want to hear from horse lovers of all ages, but if you are a minor please make sure you discuss this with your parents or guardians as the company will need their permission to work with you.

For questions, or to submit materials, contact Gretchen A. Luther, Skinner & Company, Inc., 635 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202; (502) 583-4499; fax (502) 583-4492; or [email protected].


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