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Volunteer Award Winner Julia Reilly: Being a Hero for Horses in Maryland

Volunteer Award Winner Julia Reilly: Being a Hero for Horses in Maryland

志願者獎得主朱莉婭·賴利:成爲馬里蘭州馬匹的英雄
Accesswire ·  05/08 01:45

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 7, 2024 / Julia Reilly, senior legal analyst, has turned her lifelong passion for horses into purpose with the Fair Hill Emergency Response Team (FHERT). Since 2019, Julia has spent countless hours working with the all-volunteer team, bringing a humane and dignified approach to large animal rescue in Northern Maryland, Northern Delaware, as well as Eastern and Lower Pennsylvania.

馬薩諸塞州北安普敦/ACCESSWIRE /2024年5月7日/高級法律分析師朱莉婭·賴利在費爾希爾應急響應小組(FHERT)將她一生對馬的熱情轉化爲目標。自2019年以來,朱莉婭與這支全是志願者的團隊共事了無數小時,爲馬里蘭州北部、特拉華州北部以及賓夕法尼亞州東部和下游的大型動物救援工作帶來了人道而有尊嚴的方式。

Through her volunteer work, Julia earned Exelon's highest achievement for volunteerism and community involvement, the Powering Communities Employee Volunteer award, and FHERT a $5,000 grant. We spoke with Julia about the organization, how it serves its community, and of course - her horse, Finn.

通過她的志願者工作,Julia獲得了Exelon在志願服務和社區參與方面取得的最高成就、推動社區員工志願者獎和FHERT的5,000美元補助金。我們和朱莉婭談了這個組織、它如何爲社區服務,當然還有她的馬 Finn。

Why are you passionate about Fair Hill Emergency Response Team (FHERT)?

你爲什麼對費爾希爾應急小組(FHERT)充滿熱情?

It's a blend of my passion for horses and the convenience of being nearby. Firstly, I own a horse, and with that comes the necessity of having a well-thought-out plan for when things inevitably go awry. I don't own a truck or trailer, so I've always needed to have a plan in the event that I would need to transport my horse to an equine hospital. Since 2019, I have boarded my horse with Jo Ann Bashore who leads FHERT and just by being around the barn, I was exposed to the organization. For example, we planned to ride on New Year's Day, but a call came in about a calf in distress. Without hesitation, we jumped into the ambulance and rushed to assist. Working with FHERT is not just about passion - it's also about being in the right place at the right time.

這融合了我對馬的熱情和待在附近的便利。首先,我擁有一匹馬,隨之而來的是必須爲事情不可避免地出現問題制定一個經過深思熟慮的計劃。我沒有卡車或拖車,所以我一直需要制定計劃,以防我需要把我的馬運到馬醫院。自2019年以來,我一直和領導FHERT的喬·安·巴肖爾一起登馬,只要待在穀倉裏,我就能接觸到這個組織。例如,我們計劃在元旦騎行,但接到了一個電話,說一隻小牛遇險。我們毫不猶豫地跳上救護車趕去協助。與FHERT合作不僅僅是激情,還關乎在正確的時間出現在正確的地方。

In the horse community, we all pitch in to support one another. Whether we're going for a ride or handling emergencies, we ensure everyone is taken care of, and that nobody gets left behind. It's an extension of my commitment to caring for the community I'm part of.

在馬術社區,我們都互相支持。無論我們是去兜風還是處理緊急情況,我們都確保每個人都得到照顧,沒有人被拋在後面。這是我對關愛我所屬社區的承諾的延伸。

What is the horse community like in your area?

您所在地區的騎馬社區是什麼樣的?

Maryland has a very large horse population. At one point, Maryland had the highest number of horses per capita of any state in the country. We also have large events, like the Fair Hill International Five-Star Event, which is one of only two events at its level in the United States, and one of seven internationally.

馬里蘭州的馬群非常多。在某一時刻,馬里蘭州的人均馬匹數量是全國所有州中最高的。我們還舉辦大型活動,例如費爾希爾國際五星賽事,這是美國僅有的兩項同級賽事之一,也是國際七項賽事之一。

What kind of services does FHERT provide?

FHERT 提供什麼樣的服務?

We handle a wide range of situations. For instance, if a horse gets cast, meaning it's lying down in a way it can't get up, we have the tools like ropes and straps to assist in getting the horse back on its feet. Additionally, we respond to various other issues and emergencies, such as transporting horses that need medical attention or surgery. Our organization is equipped with diverse equipment and skills to address a variety of equine-related needs, as well as other large animals. We will also go to horse shows and serve as emergency personnel in case of any issues, and we host obstacle course clinics and de-sensitization classes to help people train their horses.

我們處理各種各樣的情況。例如,如果一匹馬被拋出,這意味着它躺着無法起牀,我們有繩索和皮帶等工具來幫助馬重新站起來。此外,我們還會應對各種其他問題和緊急情況,例如運送需要醫療救助或手術的馬匹。我們的組織配備了多種設備和技能,可以滿足各種與馬匹相關的需求以及其他大型動物。我們還將參加馬展,並在出現任何問題時充當應急人員,我們還會舉辦障礙賽診所和減敏課程,以幫助人們訓練馬匹。

How does the organization engage with the local community?

該組織如何與當地社區互動?

We engage in extensive outreach efforts with members, the public, and first responders. We recently received a grant from Maryland to provide Large Animal Technical Rescue training for first responders, helping them understand how to handle animal emergencies. This training is crucial because many first responders and even veterinarians need more expertise in technical rescue for animals. We also conduct outreach for children and youth, including school visits and working with local 4H clubs.

我們與會員、公衆和急救人員開展廣泛的宣傳活動。我們最近獲得了馬里蘭州的一筆撥款,爲急救人員提供大型動物技術救援培訓,幫助他們了解如何處理動物緊急情況。這種培訓至關重要,因爲許多急救人員甚至獸醫都需要更多的動物技術救援專業知識。我們還爲兒童和青少年開展宣傳活動,包括參觀學校和與當地的4H俱樂部合作。

Can you tell us a little about your horse?

你能告訴我們一些關於你的馬的事嗎?

I met my horse, Finn, when his previous owner had been told by doctors that she was no longer able to ride. Originally, I just started riding him to get him out of the barn, but I fell in love with him - it was very serendipitous. He is a total rock star and is absolutely perfect for me. He is a seven-year-old Bay Roan Quarter Horse, and I'm looking forward to a long time with him.

我遇見了我的馬,芬恩,當時醫生告訴他以前的主人她不能再騎馬了。最初,我剛開始騎他讓他離開穀倉,但我愛上了他 —— 那是非常偶然的。他是個搖滾明星,對我來說絕對是完美的。他是一匹七歲的 Bay Roan Quarter Horse,我很期待和他在一起很長時間。

How has this organization impacted your life?

這個組織對你的生活有何影響?

It has deepened my appreciation for the effort required to manage these situations. I've had horses for a long time, but I've been fortunate to avoid major issues. However, there have been instances where we needed urgent assistance, which wasn't readily available, underscoring the importance of having a solid plan and access to resources, especially as I age. There's a growing need in our community for this type of service, which is evident from the significant increase in our call volume. Initially, we barely received a handful of calls in a year, but now, we're surpassing that in just a few months. The word is spreading among the community, EMTs, and police about our availability as a resource. Assisting someone in distress holds immense value for me, especially knowing that support would be reciprocated if I were ever in a similar situation.

這加深了我對管理這些局勢所需努力的讚賞。我養馬已有很長時間了,但我很幸運能避免重大問題。但是,在某些情況下,我們需要緊急援助,但這種援助並不容易獲得,這凸顯了制定可靠計劃和獲得資源的重要性,尤其是在我年齡增長的時候。我們的社區對此類服務的需求不斷增長,這從我們的通話量的大幅增長中可以看出。最初,我們在一年內幾乎沒有接到幾個電話,但現在,我們在短短几個月內就超過了這個水平。有關我們作爲資源的可用性的消息正在社區、EMT和警察中流傳。幫助處於困境中的人對我來說具有巨大的價值,特別是知道如果我遇到類似的情況,支持會得到回報。

What is one call that stands out to you?

哪個電話對你來說最爲突出?

We had a horse that was hit by two cars and lived. We were able to get him on the ambulance and to New Bolton, the premier equine veterinary hospital in the area. Not only did he live, but he's actively enjoying a happy and fulfilling life.

我們有一匹被兩輛車撞倒的馬活了下來。我們得以讓他上救護車,然後去了該地區首屈一指的馬獸醫醫院新博爾頓。他不僅活着,而且積極地享受着幸福而充實的生活。

As part of your Exelon Powering Communities Employee Volunteer Award, FHERT received a $5,000 grant. How is that being used?

作爲您的 Exelon 推動社區員工志願者獎的一部分,FHERT獲得了5,000美元的補助金。這是怎麼用的?

We were able to purchase a dedicated truck for the ambulance. We've had a trailer for some time, but relying on individual member's trucks wasn't ideal for a variety of reasons. The truck is a reliable way for us to answer calls quickly and transport horses and other large animals when needed.

我們得以爲救護車購買一輛專用卡車。我們的拖車已經有一段時間了,但是由於各種原因,依賴個人會員的卡車並不理想。卡車是我們快速接聽電話並在需要時運送馬匹和其他大型動物的可靠方式。

Exelon's strong support for volunteerism is truly inspiring, and it's incredible to be recognized with this award. I'm deeply grateful for the company's commitment to empower employees to get out there and champion causes that we're passionate about.

Exelon 對志願服務的堅定支持確實令人鼓舞,獲得這個獎項的認可真是令人難以置信。我對公司承諾賦予員工權力,使他們能夠走出去,支持我們熱衷的事業,我深表感激。

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