Horse breeding from planning through foal care

Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot

Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses

Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

Horse-heath-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

How to care for the basic health needs of horses

All aspects of caring for performance horses

Design and maintain a healthy horse operation

Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness

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Cover Story

The Many Faces of Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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Before She Foals: Managing Broodmares
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Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, BS, PhD, is the primary instructor and president of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue. Her first book, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, was published in 2008. She is an internationally sought instructor in technical rescue techniques, procedures, and methodologies, and she has published numerous critiques, articles and journal submissions on horse safety, technical large animal rescue and horse handling issues.

Articles by: Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD

Hurricanes and Horses

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD August 25, 2020

Find out why early evacuation is always your best bet. Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted explains.

Extreme Winter Weather: Evacuate Your Horses or Shelter in Place?

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD November 2, 2019

Are you not sure if your barn can hold up to a heavy snow load? Get advice from emergency preparedness expert Rebecca Gimenez-Husted.

Evacuating When You Have More Horses Than Trailer Spots

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD October 31, 2019

Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted shares insight on how to handle this difficult situation during an emergency.

How to ID a Horse During Wildfire

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD October 30, 2019

Our expert, Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, offers suggestions on how to mark your horse with identification in case of wildfire.

Fire Prevention: Are Fans Safe in a Horse Barn?

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD August 6, 2018

Dr. Rebecca Gimenez explains why using box fans in horse barns is dangerous.

Equipping Your Horse Barn With a Fire Extinguisher

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD August 2, 2018

Dr. Rebecca Gimenez of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue explains how to select and learn to use a fire extinguisher for your horse barn.

Wildfires: Preparation and Evacuation Tips for Horse Owners

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD June 13, 2018

Wildfires are terrifying natural phenomena, but horse owners can take steps to protect their horses, facilities, and themselves in advance.

Be A Hero To Your Horse: Proactively React To Wildfire Danger

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD August 24, 2015

Rebecca Gimenez shares tips for preparing for a wildfire evacuation.

Towing Safety and Horse Trailer Maintenance

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD April 1, 2015

Our equine emergency safety blogger offers tips to ensure your horse trailer is fit for the road.

How Can We Facilitate First Aid Education?

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD February 22, 2015

Rebecca Gimenez shares how veterinarians and technicians can educate horse owners about first aid.

Snow Blizzard 2015: Are You Prepared?

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD January 26, 2015

What preparations are you making for the Blizzard of 2015?

Ranch in California does Disaster Preparation Right

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD January 25, 2015

This week I am in California, and was afforded the opportunity to visit a boarding ranch in San Diego that demonstrated many of the safety suggestions

Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)

Six Ways to Better Prevent and Respond to Barn Fires

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD January 12, 2015

Rebecca presented about barn-fire safety at the 2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ convention. Read about the top tips she shared.

Owners Can Learn More About First Aid From A Veterinarian

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD November 3, 2014

What are your experiences with getting and giving an education about handling horse medical emergencies?

Movies and TV’s Effect on Real-Life Horse Extractions

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD June 19, 2014

Real life shouldn’t emulate art when it comes to working with and rescuing large animals.

Report: Animals after Disasters Conference

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD April 7, 2014

I was thrilled to join Dr. Dick Green at the recent one-day conference , Animals after Disasters, hosted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture Emergency