The Southland Firestorms: The Battle Goes On : Center Opens Its Doors to Horses Saved From Fires : Shelter: The Burbank equestrian facility has already taken in 100 animals. But an official says ‘there’s still more to come.’

About 100 horses rescued from the wildfires of Calabasas and Malibu are being sheltered at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, with more expected, a center official said Wednesday.

“There’s still more to come as new fires have broken out,” said Ellen Ratner, executive assistant at the center, which has been coordinating the rescue efforts of volunteers with horse-trailers.

But for Ratner, Wednesday was not as frantic as Tuesday, when the wildfires first swept over equestrian-dominated lands.

“I’m not getting as many panic calls as yesterday,” Ratner said. However, her phone was still ringing constantly most of Wednesday.

Private horse and stable owners from as far north as Acton and as far south as Rolling Hills also have offered to temporarily shelter horses.

The horses rescued from the fires were brought to the center overnight, soaked in sweat and jittery from their ordeal, Ratner said.

“What we’re focusing on is getting them in stalls and getting them bedded down,” Ratner said.

Most owners are able to take care of the horses themselves at the center, and while the center can provide emergency medical help for the horses none has been needed so far, she said.

“All the horses are under stress,” Ratner said. “But they’re all safe here.”

Center personnel coordinated with animal control agencies and volunteers from as far south as San Diego to help rescue the horses evacuated in the fires.

The center can still handle about 700 horses, Ratner said. Anyone needing help in rescuing or evacuating horses can call (818) 973-1042, she said.

So far, horse owners have managed to rescue most of their animals, officials said.

Bruce Richards, manager of the Agoura Animal Center, said one horse was killed after being hit by a firetruck Tuesday on Tuna Canyon Road. Another, also hit by a firetruck in the same area, survived, Richards said.