Equine First Response Training

Equine First Aid Training with Natural Presence Equine Bodywork

Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to confidently handle equine emergencies. As a licensed instructor with Equi-Health Canada, I offer hands-on, veterinarian-reviewed courses tailored to prepare horse owners and enthusiasts for a wide range of situations.

For registering for a course or answer questions please email naturalpresenceequine@gmail.com

A course calendar is coming SOON! Feel free to check my listings on the official Equi-Health Canada site: https://equihealthcanada.com/bc

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Courses Offered:

Equine Health and Emergency First Aid: Full Day $169

A one-day hands-on course with horses covering: what your vet needs to know when you call, conditioning a horse to accept treatment, taking proper vital signs, dealing with lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, casting, shock, hoof issues, recognizing pain in the horse, sources of pain and alleviation, spinal health, injury prevention and so much more! All attendees receive a certificate of completion, first aid manual and this course earns you professional development credits with Equestrian Canada as well as equine-related insurance discounts!

(the basic first aid course is recommended prior to taking the advanced course)

Advanced Equine Emergency First Aid: Full Day $169

PLAN PREPARE REACT to ANY emergency!

Join us for a one day highly advanced equine emergency first aid course and learn what to do in more extreme situations!

Covering everything from assessing the condition of a horse, trapped horses, poison, burns, bites, hypo/hyperthermia, tie ups, fractures, sucking chest wounds and more, this course prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries, where without human intervention the horse will not survive

Advanced Wilderness Equine First Aid: Full day $169

A wilderness version of the above - this one-day, highly advanced equine emergency first aid course is for the adventurous outdoor rider. With a camping and stitching component, this also covers everything including trapped horses, poison, burns and bites, hypo/hyperthermia, tie ups, fractures and sucking chest wounds, this course prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries, where without human intervention the horse will not survive.

Disaster Planning and Emergency Preparedness: Full Day $169

A MUST for any livestock owner, this course will train you in fire prevention, planning for and executing safe evacuation procedures, hidden dangers and responding to first aid emergencies. It also covers what to do in natural disasters such as flooding, wild fires, ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and more. Don't be unprepared - we can help you help your animals. This course is suitable for any livestock operation, not just horses and is supported by the insurance industry.

Equine First Aid Fundamentals Course: Half day $99

This is a half day fast paced clinic covering the fundamentals of first aid. Working hands on with the horses, you will learn to take vital signs, recognize pain in the horse, detect colic, and participate in lots of bandaging in realistic scenarios! All attendees receive a first aid reference booklet. (Online Option available)

Kids "I Can Help!": 3 hours $59

Have a horse crazy youngster? Sign them up for the 3 hour kids program. They'll learn horse safety and basic first aid in a fun, hands on environment. There's even a recipe for horse cookies in their manual and they'll all get a frameable certificate of completion! No horse experience necessary!

Interested in hosting at your barn or facility?

I am always looking for hosts to collaborate with and provide venues for these courses. Hosting is a rewarding opportunity to bring valuable knowledge to your equine community, boarders and barn staff while enhancing your own connections.

For hosting and any other inquiries or to register for a course please use the contact us form or email me Talitha Parker at naturalpresenceequine@gmail.com

Safe Facility Initiative
As part of the Safe Facility Initiative, I am committed to creating safe and accessible environments for equine education. Every course venue meets specific criteria to ensure the health and safety of both participants and horses. in order to gain the certification barns need to host equine first aid, advanced first aid (wilderness or remote), and disaster planning, you will then receive a certificate and free advertising on the Equi-health Canada website.

Get in Touch
For more information about the courses, hosting opportunities, or to register, feel free to contact us. Let us help you become your horse’s first responder when it matters most!

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Equi-Health Canada is an outstanding organization that provides top-quality classes in equine emergency first aid, equine safety, and disaster planning preparedness. They take a comprehensive and careful approach to assisting equine owners, barn managers, and other equine enthusiasts. These are typically the "first responders" in discovering an emergency situation. Equi-Health Canada's instructors our certified and well-trained to teach their courses. -Equine Support Services USA

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The knowledge you acquire is priceless! All horse owners should know what to do in an emergency, and now the opportunity is here to learn! Amazing company. -Laura Sliter

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I have taken equine first aid courses in the past, but had no idea just how much I didn't know until I became an Equi-Health Canada Instructor. The programs they offer are well researched and cover many scenarios we may encounter as horse people. The format they are delivered in is professional but fun, so you learn a lot while enjoying a day with horses. I highly recommend them.Kerry Hannigan

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FAQ

Can I take a course for CE credits?

Yes!
Courses are eligible for equine insurance discounts, EAGALA credits, PATH credits, IAABC credits, AAVT CE credits, Green certificate and Equestrian Canada credits and more, please contact me for more information regarding continuing education. naturalpresenceequine@gmail.com

I want to host a course, what do you need?

Hosting is simple, I need a place out of the weather preferably with power for the powerpoint presentation, safe horses for demo's and for students to practice on, and a place for us to be out of the weather. please email me at naturalpresenceequine@gmail.com

How do you register for a course and do I need to bring anything?

Great question, no experience is required but we recommend all students to take our Emergency Equine First Aid course first. All you need to bring is water and lunch (unless the course has a catered lunch), weather appropriate attire, close toe shoes and are eager to learn.

All students receive a manual and certificate of completion and vitals card. See you in Class!

What is a Certified Safe Facility?

They have hosted an EHC-sanctioned Equine Health and Emergency First Aid clinic and have staff or volunteers on site with current first aid certification.
They have hosted an EHC-sanctioned Advanced Equine Emergency First Aid clinic and have staff or volunteers on site with current advanced certification.
They have hosted an EHC-sanctioned Disaster Planning and Emergency Preparedness clinic and have staff or volunteers onsite with current certification.
They have an ongoing relationship with Equi-Health Canada, remaining up-to-date on new health and emergency protocols, and host a minimum of two EHC-sanctioned courses per year, with any of the currently certified Equi-Health Canada Instructors.

Facilities who meet these criteria are awarded an annual Certified Safe certificate to hang on their facility wall. They will also have their facility listed here with website link and contact information at no charge.

If you have hosted the above three courses in the past year, please contact us to have your facility added to the Certified Safe listings