Knowing Equine First Aid can save the life of your horse. When minutes count, you need to know how to make the most of every second!
You'll learn: prevention, pain source identification, saddle fit related to spinal discomfort, vital signs, what your vet needs to know when you call, tendon support, lacerations, puncture wounds, wire cuts, colic, choke, collapse, common hoof injuries and diseases and MORE! All with experienced instructors in a fun and supportive environment.
If you own a horse - it's not IF.... but WHEN you'll be faced with an emergency.
A ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Ten sections will be covered:
1. the horse in the wild - a herd and flight animal
2. the modern day horse
3. how horses see
4. how horses hear
5. horse herd behaviour - how horses interact with each other and you
6. horse handling/approaching a horse
7. rider/helmet safety
8. trailer loading safety basics
9. safety around the barn and paddocks
10. fire safety
SLIDE PRESENTATIONS, HANDOUTS AND HANDS ON ACTIVITIES PROVIDED
REQUIRED FACILITIES
1. A room appropriate for slide presentations
2. An insured barn and arena (can be outdoors weather permitting) to accommodate 4-10 horses, handlers and students (depending on group size)
3. Safe horses to use in hands-on activities
4. Lunch/snack facilities
5. Washroom
FEES
My cost is $30.00 per person (set up, handouts, travel)
This may be a fundraising opportunity for your group
SCHEDULE
09:00 – 10:00 : Introduction, The Horse In The Wild, The Modern Day Horse
10:00 – 10:30 : Break
10:30 – 11:30 : How Horses See and Hear, Horse Behaviour
11:30 – 12:30 : Lunch Break
12:30 – 01:30 : Horse Handling Presentation
01:30 – 02:30 : Hands On
02:30 – 03:00 : Break
03:00 – 04:30 : Safety – Rider/Helmet, Trailer, Barn & Paddocks, Fire
***Schedule & Material covered can be tailored to fit your needs.
