Project Description
Mount Kenya Horse Patrol Team
Protecting a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mount Kenya Horse Patrol Team enhances the capacity of law enforcement personnel to decrease the level of poaching and other illegal activities in the northwestern section of Mount Kenya and beyond. Supported by IEF since 2014, this project both protects elephants and addresses human-elephant conflict (HEC). High densities of elephants coupled with high rural human density along protected areas have created hot-spots of HEC. Members of the Horse Patrol Team come from the community, not only learning conservation action themselves but spreading the message at home as conservation ambassadors. Patrol teams also provide valuable medical treatment to injured wildlife, help fight wildfires, and destroy poacher camps.
SPONSORSHIP ITEMS BELOW
Hoof Trimming
Hoof trimming each horse every 8 weeks. (8 horses)
Grain for Horse
Grain for 1 horse/month
(8 horses)
Food for Patrol
Food for Patrolman on duty (6 patrolmen)
Boots & Gear
Boots and Rain Gear
(6 Patrolmen)
Uniform & Gear
Uniform, Boots & Rain Gear (6 Patrolmen)
Vet Care
Vet Care for 8 ponies throughout the year
GPS Units
To aid in documenting incident location (6 units)