Advertisement
FUNDRAISER for Spirit Therapies Our EquiAid Emergency First Aid for Horses certification program provides an introductory overview on how to provide initial emergency first aid to a horse until veterinary care can be ascertained. It also educates participants on helping horses in a disaster situation utilizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster plan curriculum for livestock. This class combines lecture and demonstration. Class will be held in the stable so please dress accordingly and bring a chair.
This class is a classroom style course with some demonstration of first aid skills
Children 12 years old and up welcome to attend.
Topics include:
Transporting and restraining sick and/or injured horses including cast and down horses
How to perform triage and physical examinations, including obtaining vital signs
How to manage traumatic injuries such as wounds and fractures
How to apply an emergency leg splint
What to do if you encounter an emergency while on the trail or at a horse shows/event
How to prepare an emergency plan and equine first aid kit for your farm
How to provide first aid for the following emergencies:
Severe Bleeding/wounds
Traumatic Injuries/lameness
Burns
Eye injuries
Digestive Issues
Heatstroke
Snake bites
Poisoning/Toxicity
Using the FEMA curriculum for disaster management, learn how to do the following:
Manage horses in a disaster such as floods, fire and loss of power
Determine the farm’s susceptibility to hazards
Identify actions to take in order to reduce animal and human harm
First aid supplies such as equine first aid kits, specialized equine thermometers, stethoscopes, etc are available to purchase with your registration. Visit our online store for a list of items. Items purchased at least 6 days prior to the class will be available at the class. Any items purchased 6 days or less will be mailed to you.
*Participants will receive a certification in equine emergency first aid and Emergency Response*
Awards 4 RACE approved CEU.
Advertisement
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Spirit Therapies, Blue Diamond, United States
Tickets