Stoked by winds, a wildfire burning west of Santa Barbara roared down mountain slopes toward the Pacific Ocean, shutting down California's major coastal highway and forcing a group of firefighters to seek shelter behind a fire engine as flames licked at them. Authorities dubbed it the Sherpa Fire because it erupted near Sherpa Ranch.
Bringing comfort to horses
With their bakery and offices 6 hours north of the Sherpa fire, but still on the California coast, the Winnieâs staff sprang into action baking and assembling sample packs of Winnie's cookies for over one hundred horses.
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As the Sherpa Fire raged, consuming over 7,900 acres, horses were frantically evacuated to areas of better air quality and away from the threat of the flames. From private polo ponies, to mules, to trail and show horses, animals were steadily trailered out of the rugged canyon area as the fire gained strength due to high winds and abundant dry plant fuel.
With their bakery and offices 6 hours north of the fire, but still on the California coast, the Winnieâs staff sprang into action baking and assembling sample packs for over one hundred horses.
Each pack contained three Organic cookies and came with a note wishing everyone a safe return to their home pastures. The box was shipped overnight to one of their representatives near Santa Barbara and cookies were hand delivered to many of the evacuated animals.
As the horses happily gobbled up their Winnieâs Cookies, fire fighters were getting the blazes contained and all horses were able to eventually return home.
Evacuation is very stressful for horses and Winnieâs wanted to provide a little comfort that best way they know how - through yummy, healthy Non-GMO, Organic cookies!
An organic treat always makes the day better for horses!
Winnieâs Organic Animal products are available for equine and canines and can be purchased online via their website www.winniescookies.com. Winnieâs has been baking whole-food, preservative free cookies for over 15 years, is 100% Made In America, and is based in Benicia, CA.