Page 7 - May 2017 Thoroughbred Highlight

The group was trained in emergency response related to incidents involving starting gates and trailers as well as stall incidents, loose horses and on-track injuries.
Life size demonstration horses were used for the hands-on session of the course
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez presents the TLAER & Equine Guelph training certi cate to re ghter Riley McGilloway
Personal Protection Equipment such as helmets, gloves, webbing and rope should be on hand and quickly accessible for emergency situations.
The hands-on portion of the workshop included a barn walk-through where participants were asked to point out re and safety risks in the barn.
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez is a volunteer re ghter in Gray, GA, and is an internationally sought speaker and instructor. She edited the only textbook available to the re service and veterinarians on technical rescue of large animals.
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Preplanning and skills training were covered during the two day course. Learning how to tie a rope halter and planning for a temporary holding facility
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