The Desert Park racetrack facility in Osoyoos is offering free barn space to horse owners impacted by wildfires anywhere in the Okanagan, near Princeton, Ashcroft or 100 Mile House.

Bruce Fuller, president of the Desert Park Exhibition Society, said the facility has stalls for well over 100 horses as Desert Park is used as a training facility every winter and spring by race horse owners who bring their horses to Osoyoos to get ready for the race season.

Photo Credit: Facebook Desert Park RacetrackThe Desert Park racetrack facility in Osoyoos has offered to house horses and other animals affected by wildfires across the Okanagan and other parts of the province free of charge.

“If concerned horse owners can transport their horses to us, we’ll gladly board them,” said Fuller. “While they do not have to pay for the stalls, they are responsible for feed and bedding. As well our barns will also be made available for donkeys, mules and unicorns.”

Those interested in boarding their horses through the wildfire risk can contact Desert Park at 250-495-8181.

Located in Osoyoos, British Columbia, Desert Park is a year-round multi-use recreation complex. The facility is home to a 5/8 mile dirt race track, five barns with stalls to accommodate large user groups, an outdoor arena and 11 serviced RV sites.

For more information about Desert Park, visit the website at www.osoyoosdesertpark.com.