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Ropes Around Horses and Humans--Beware The Dangers

20 Jan 2012, 11:42 AM
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Using ropes around horses is a natural thing to do, but the hidden dangers of ropes are highlighted by the numbers of people who have met death or incurred serious injuries while using them.... Read More

Trapped in the Fence

16 Jan 2012, 6:00 AM
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Learn how to prevent your horse from getting stuck in a fence and how to help him out safely if he does get trapped.... Read More

New Year Resolutions--Prepare for Trailer and Roadside Emergencies

5 Jan 2012, 5:00 PM
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Large animal rescue expert Rebecca Gimenez discusses ways to stock your trailer with the tools needed to keep you and your horses safe during a roadside emergency.... Read More

Splish Splash -- Get that Horse Outta the Pool!

3 Jan 2012, 11:06 PM
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Methods for removing horses from pools are varied. Learn about the most successful tactics for pool rescues. ... Read More

Taking A Dip in the Pool?

6 Dec 2011, 4:20 PM
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Finding a horse trapped in a pool is a common technical equine rescue for many communities, and it's always difficult to figure out a way to rescue it. ... Read More

Barn Fire Prevention and Response, Part 2

23 Nov 2011, 9:10 AM
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In response to the last blog post, we will explore some more best practices related to barn fire prevention and response. Remember, there is a difference between prevention and response.... Read More

Barn Fires--Prevention and Response

8 Nov 2011, 11:31 AM
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We have all heard it, and most of us believe it. It goes something like this: "If you leave a halter and lead rope outside your horse's stall, then a firefighter or first responder can halter him and lead him safely from the stall and out of the barn in a fire." ... Read More

Ever Hear 'Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place'?

23 Oct 2011, 9:13 AM
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A horse's hoof is a really hard place if you get kicked, but even the horse can be a hard place if you get pinned between it and a rock, tree, stall wall, trailer wall, or other tight space.... Read More

Best Practices In Trailer Overturn Emergencies

10 Oct 2011, 9:37 AM
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There are a number of dos and don'ts when responding to horse trailer overturns. Don't make these mistakes!... Read More

Introductions - Call 911 for Horse Emergencies, Too!

2 Oct 2011, 9:09 AM
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If you have ever been in an emergency situation and wished there was a phone number that would answer in a friendly voice, "Horse 911 - What's your emergency?" then you understand how scary it can be to wonder what to do when the unimaginable happens with your horse.... Read More

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