We have all heard the old maxim “pride goeth before a fall.” I would bet that comment came from someone watching other people riding horses because

At the 2013 International Large Animal Rescue Conference (ILARC) in Australia, Dr. Chris Riley of Massey University in New Zealand predicated his presentation with photos of injuries sustained

Dr. Christine Smith, past president of Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA), introduced the subject of large animal rescue training in Australia at the 5th International Large

This week I will be posting several updates from the Fifth International Conference on Large Animal Rescue held this week in Adelaide, South Australia, at

This is my report from the Animal Transportation Association sponsored webinar on July 8, 2013, with Dr. Jeleen Briscoe from USDA APHIS Animal Care Emergency Programs.

A first-aid kit has to be built around the reality of our abilities, our resources, and our financial commitment. Really, how many people are going

Note: Thanks to Irv L. in Pennsylvania for the inspiration to write about this subject. I have used several of his thoughts freely in this post. Ramps

Recently, I have a working student (Coralie Morauw from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.) She is originally from France and her parents

The more time I spend around horse people, the more I have noticed that we have an attitude problem about getting injured and particularly about

Whether in the military, a veterinary clinic, an emergency responder or law enforcement, or a sports team, it is common knowledge that the only way

During the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) 2013 convention at Louisiana State University last week, 84 students had the opportunity to participate in a mock disaster

Have you considered impact your behavior and habits have on your horses? Are they cranky, flighty and upset all the time? Or calm, happy and

Last week we discussed the general subject of disposal of equines–a sad and sometimes frustrating job for any horse person. This week we will look

Most horses are naturally curious about water and enjoy playing and splashing, especially on hot summer days. Going swimming with horses is nothing new, although

If the animals cannot be evacuated, the facility should have a shelter-in-place plan for the animals. Of course, shelter in place is not an option

When one of our assistant instructors in Colorado, Gina Gonzales, pinged me on Facebook a few weeks ago, she said that the fires in the