An aerial view of Stone Place Stables at Moncada Farms. Photo via MoncadaFarms.com.
We are devastated to report that an eventing barn at Stone Place Stables in Prospect, Kentucky has been declared a total loss following a fire early on Sunday morning. The 32-stall barn that burned down was leased to River View Stables and is operated by Debbie Snyder and Sarah Younger. One horse has been reported to have perished in the blaze, and at this time there are no reports of other fatalities or injuries to horses or humans. The farm was also home to horses on the University of Louisville’s equestrian team, and the community has begun banding together to gather support in the form of monetary donations and supplies.
Update, 2:25 p.m. EST: A GoFundMe page has been launched by Katie Reisz to collect monetary donations.
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Posted by Katie Reisz on Sunday, February 27, 2022
“The black barn at Stone Place Stables, run by River View Stables, burned to the ground last night,” Katie Reisz wrote on social media. “All but one horse were out and safe. Our hearts go out to the owner of that horse for her devastating loss. We are looking for donations to help cover immediate needs for the temporary stalls being delivered.”
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“We know a lot of people want to donate items as well,” Katie updated. “There are no storage options yet so we are working on a plan for requesting and accepting gently used items and will update when we are in a position to sort and store everything! Sarah and Debbie are so grateful for the outpouring of support.”
According to WLKY News, the Louisville Metro Police Department Arson unit is currently conducting an investigation of the fire.
This is a developing story.
