Equine Health & Emergency First Aid and Horse Camping 101 Courses

Proactive Essential Knowledge Every Horse Owner Can Use To Become Your Horse's First Responder Until Veterinary Help Arrives

For All First Aid Courses: You'll learn through a combination of PowerPoint, video and real-life scenarios how to handle even the most extreme emergency with confidence and skill. No experience is necessary and you'll never be put 'on the spot'... just tactile learning with horses in a supportive and fun environment. From the newbie to the most seasoned horse person... everyone will learn something new! (Eligible for equine insurance discounts, EAGALA credits, PATH credits, IAABC credits, and more)

Equine Health & Emergency First Aid

Learn how to provide emergency treatment until your vet arrives, conditioning your 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 so much more!

Offered as a one day course or as a 2-part hybrid!
In the hybrid course you get to do Part 1 from the comfort of your home on Zoom - even in your jammies! Part 2 will be at the host farm to wrap up theory and then put what you've learned to practical use with horses! 

Advanced Equine First Aid*

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!

This course covers everything from assessing the condition of a horse, trapped horses, poison, burns, bites, hypo/hyperthermia, tie ups, fractures, sucking chest wounds and more. It prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries

* Equine Health & Emergency First Aid is a prerequisite

Advanced Equine First Aid - Wilderness Edition*

A wilderness version of the Advanced course, this one-day, highly advanced equine emergency first aid training class is for the adventurous outdoor rider.

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 out on the trail or in wilderness situations!

This course covers everything from assessing the condition of a horse, trapped horses, poison, burns, bites, hypo/hyperthermia, tie ups, fractures, sucking chest wounds and more. It prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries

* Equine Health & Emergency First Aid is a prerequisite

NEW COURSE!!
Horse Camping 101: From Stable to Campsite
How to Camp With Your Horse 

Are you a horse owner ready to adventure beyond the stable?

Look no further than our two-weekend From Stable to Campsite course designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to plan and prepare for safe, enjoyable camping adventures with your horse!

What sets our course apart is our focus on first aid and emergency preparedness. You'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to handle any situation that arises, from basic injuries to more extreme emergencies, giving you the peace of mind to fully enjoy your camping experience.

But that's not all. Our experienced horse camping experts will provide you with insider tips and tricks to make your camping trip comfortable and hassle-free, so you can save time and money. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to connect with a supportive community of fellow horse owners, gaining access to valuable resources for ongoing learning and support. 

2023 Events

We are looking for Host Facilities & organizations that would benefit from our Equine Emergency First Aid Course. Fill out the  "Interested in Attending or Hosting a Clinic" Form this page & I'll be in touch!          

 June 25           Equine Health & Emergency First Aid ~ Hollis, NH
                          Registration deadline June 19
                          If you missed this deadline, send me an email at:
                          Bettyann@bettyanncernese.com
                          Sponsored by Hollis Area Equestrians
                         

July 8 &         Horse Camping 101 From Stable to Campsite                         
July 21 - 23   How to Camp with your Horse

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!
Sign up for our course today and discover the joys of camping with your horse in a safe, enjoyable, and enriching way.

Horse Camping 101 Details Please!
                         

                          Advanced Equine First Aid ~ Crimson Acres, Orange, MA
                         Equine Health & Emergency First Aid is a pre-req
                         Watch for a new date!! 

Where We've Been

Morning Glory Farm, Brentwood, NH
        Sponsored by Gaited Horses of New England 

Breezy Knoll Farm, Pepperell, MA