LARGE ANIMAL RESCUE TRAINING
FOR THE RESCUE PROFESSIONAL
March 25 & 26, 2008
9:00am – 4:00pm
Sponsored by
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM (SMART)
Target Participants
Animal Control Officers
Fire Fighters
Presented by
MSPCA Equine Ambulance Program
ROGER LAUZE coordinator for Equine Rescue and Training and
MELISSA GHAREEB assistant Equine Rescue Trainer coordinator
DRAGONFLY EQUESTIAN CENTER
94 Old Westboro Road, Grafton, MA
Large Animal Rescue for the Rescue Professional
Course Announcement
Dates: March 25-26, 2008
Location:
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm each day
Dragonfly Equestrian Center
94 Old Westboro Road; North Grafton, MA 01536
Target Audience: Firefighters, Animal Control Officers
Description: This course is designed to give rescue personnel a basic knowledge
of horse and livestock behavior and large animal rescue techniques. There are two
components of this training as you can see by the attached outline. The first part of
the classroom sessions will give the basics of horse and livestock behavior and an
insight into body language of the different species. The second part of the
classroom will show in detail the theory and proper use of the rescue equipment
listed in the outline.
The practical aspect of the course is to be able to put the basics taught in the
classroom to work in a controlled environment. We will demonstrate the proper
handling techniques and the participants will have an opportunity for hands-on
with the animals. The practical with the rescue equipment will involve the use of
our training mannequin “Lucky the horse”. Using Lucky gives us the ability to
give every attendee the chance for hands on with the rescue equipment. We are
able to reenact different rescue scenarios using our rescue equipment and the
equipment found on fire department rescue vehicles.
This course will lay the basics down for large animal rescue and familiarize the
participants with the rescue equipment that is available to them and the equipment
that they may already have that can be used in these rescues. This is the first step
in preparing responders to handle large animal rescue.
Registration Process:
There are no fees associated with these online courses. All travel and meal
expenses will be the responsibility of the attendee. Participants need to register by
completing the attached registration form.
Large Animal Rescue For the Rescue Professional
Outline
Classroom
I. Introduction
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Large powerful animals
Prey vs. predators
Humans as Predators
Flight fight instincts
Public safety
II. Horses
A.
B.
C.
D.
Size and type
Flight fight
Body language
Handling/herding techniques
III. Livestock
A.
B.
C.
D.
Types
Behavior
Body Language
Handling/herding techniques
IV. Rescue Equipment
A. Rescue Glide
B. UC Davis Large Animal Lift
C. Anderson Sling
Practical
I. Horses Handling Techniques (if horses available)
A. Haltering and Leading
B. Handling with turnout gear and air pack
C. Catching loose horse
II. Rescue Glide
A.
B.
C.
D.
Basic techniques for moving down horses
Moving horse with spinal injury
Removal of down horse from stall
Removal of down horse from trailer
III. UC Davis Large Animal Lift
A. Use with standing horse
B. Use with down horse
IV. Anderson Sling
A. Use with standing horse
B. Use with down horse
Large Animal Rescue
for the Rescue Professional
Registration Form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Dragonfly Equestrian Center
94 Old Westboro Road; North Grafton, MA 01536
March 25-26, 2008
9:00am to 4:00pm each day
There are no fees associated with this course.
All travel and meal expenses will be the responsibility of the attendee.
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Return completed form by one of these methods:
Email to:
Fax to:
Barbara.legatowicz@state.ma.us (508) 875-2518
Attn: Barbara Legatowicz
Mail to:
Barbara Legatowicz
Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702-5399
QUESTIONS? Contact Barbara Legatowicz via email or telephone: (508) 820-2032
Roger Lauze, Coordinator of Rescue and Training
Roger holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Framingham State College.
He brought his horse and farm animal handling skills to the MSPCA 28 years ago.
In 1994, Roger played a role in developing the original Rescue Glide (FEI
inspected and approved equipment designed to move downed horse/large animals),
which launched the current Equine Ambulance Program based out of the MSPCA
at Nevins Farm in Methuen, MA. Roger has attended numerous workshops on
large animal rescue and is an AHA Disaster Designee. In his role of Coordinator
of Rescue and Training for the MSPCA Equine Ambulance Program, Roger
responds to horse emergencies throughout New England (through an on-call
system for veterinarians), trains groups on handling equine emergencies and travels
nationally to provide ambulance service for Sport Horse events. Roger and the
MSPCA ambulance staff also help groups across the country start their own equine
ambulances, using equipment designed and used by the MSPCA. Roger has
helped the program reach its goal of teaching groups throughout the country in
emergency rescue techniques to help horses in need. In the past ten years, the
MSPCA Equine Ambulance Program has helped over 150 horses, assisted in
launching nearly 30 additional ambulances and trained an estimated 6,000 animal
professionals in emergency equine rescue techniques and transport for over 14
years. The MSPCA Rescue Glide is used at the University of Pennsylvania’s
New Bolton Center, University of Ontario at Guelph, University of Minnesota,
Virginia Tech and Tufts University Hospital for Large Animals, to name a few.
Among those trained include the New York City Mounted Police Unit, Aiken
South Carolina Safety and Rescue Group, as well as numerous local Fire and
Rescue Groups, Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. Locally, Roger’s
demonstrations and talks have been seen at Tufts Animal Expo, Rochester Equine
Clinic and Equine Affaire.