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Presented by
MSPCA Equine Ambulance Program
ROGER LAUZE , Coordinator for Equine Rescue and Training and
MELISSA GHAREEB , Assistant Equine Rescue Trainer Coordinator
Sponsored by
State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team (SMART)
Twin Orchard Farm
146 Valley Road; Southampton, MA

Dates : November 1 st & 2 nd , 2008 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm each day
Location: Twin Orchard Farm; 146 Valley Road; Southampton,
MA
Target Audience: Firefighters, Animal Control Officers
Description: This training 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 training 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 training 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 this training opportunity. All travel and meal expenses will be the responsibility of the attendee. Participants need to register by completing the attached registration form.

Classroom
I.
Introduction
A.
Large powerful animals
B.
Prey vs. predators
C.
Humans as Predators
D.
Flight fight instincts
E.
Public safety
II.
Horses
A.
Size and type
B.
Flight fight
C.
Body language
D.
Handling/herding techniques
III.
Livestock
A.
Types
B.
Behavior
C.
Body Language
D.
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.
Basic techniques for moving down horses
B.
Moving horse with spinal injury
C.
Removal of down horse from stall
D.
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

Registration Form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Twin Orchard Farm
146 Valley Rd. Southampton, MA. 01073
November 1 st & 2 nd , 2008
9:00am to 4:00pm each day
There are no fees associated with this training opportunity.
All travel and meal expenses will be the responsibility of the attendee.
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Email address FAX
Return completed form by one of these methods:
Email to:
Barbara.legatowicz@state.ma.us
Fax to:
(508) 875-2518
Attn: Barbara Legatowicz
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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.