I created the first version of ID MyHorse Emergency Information Tags to fill that void. Initially, the tags had only the ID MyHorse logo. From the very beginning, the tag has contained card inserts for both horse and rider.
Eventually, an EMT First Responder told me that he wanted to see something that was more recognizable by medical personnel… such as the Red Cross logo. At that point, two versions of the tag emerged. The Rider tag had a Red Cross logo and the Horse tag continued with the ID MyHorse logo.
As word of the tags spread, an organization that rescues horses during wildfires and other disasters approached us about collaborating with them. Ironically, firefighters had the same response as the EMT! They did not recognize the ID MyHorse logo as something to command their attention. However, they DID recognize the importance of the Red Cross logo. Additionally, they needed tags that would reflect a flashlight in a smoky environment or in the middle of the night.
When I initially created the tags, my thought was to attach them to the saddle. Soon, however, we recognized the need to have identification on the horse as well, so we began weaving them into the mane. However, they are heavier than they need to be and larger than necessary.