Last time we discussed the reasons for making the effort at personal (people) preparedness so that you can assist your horse after you have taken
Experts seem like they are always giving dire warnings of the consequences of not having a disaster plan. The wildfires in Tasmania this week are
Looking back at 2012 in the Large Animal Rescue arena of disasters and emergencies, we realize that interested parties and leaders in this effort have
While here for a training tour in Australia (here it is spring, almost summer), I noticed how important water is to maintaining the success or
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
Carcass disposal is a messy subject. Let that horse’s body lie there too long and it will start to bloat, then stink horrifically as it
Have you taken a “Horse Swimming Safety Course” with your local Red Cross? Of course not–there is not such a thing. In developed countries we
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
I will just start with, “There are some places that you do not want your name to show up. I can think of several, but
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
Dr. Malcolm Mitchell, of the Roslin Institute, and Dr. Peter Kettlewell, Silsoe Research Institute, brought a wide swath of experience in commercial animal transportation to
Any firefighter would be the first to tell you, “Please wear a helmet.” They are trained in risk assessment and risk management, and no firefighter
Sometimes it’s unfortunate that as the author of this blog, I often decide what I would like to focus on for the week based on
Do you know what is going on around you most of the time? Are you aware of the smells, the sounds, and the sights around
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