Equine & Livestock First Responder Training
When an animal is in distress, they can become frightened or panicked, making it difficult to approach and help them. Our First Responder Training will provide the knowledge of how horses & livestock animals behave in stressful situations and how to safely handle them to ensure the best possible outcome for both the animals and the rescuers. This training is open to Police and Fire.
Program Overview:
Tour of the barns, understanding the different types of facilities in the area, water sources & possible causes for barn fires; we will also discuss encounters First Responders have faced in the past or will potentially come across when dealing with equine or livestock; trailer accidents, loose animals, and stuck or trapped animals. Lunch will also be provided.
Hands on portion:
- Learn the basics of how horses & livestock (pigs, cattle, sheep) behave in a normal setting
- Approach & interact with the animals in normal clothes vs. dressed in full gear
- How to catch and lead an animal with items you have access to (webbing, belts, ropes, etc.)
*If you plan to participate with full gear, please make sure to bring your gear.
Event Timeline
10:00-10:30 – Intro
10:30-12:00 – Equine
12:00-12:30 – Lunch (Provided by Greenacres)
12:30-2:00- Livestock
Tickets must be purchased online, due to limited capacity walk ins will not be accepted at this time. Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges available. For questions about this event, please call 513.898.3256. Programming is subject to change.
Location
Greenacres Equine Riding Arena, 8400 Blome Road 45243
