Conferences & Trainings

Basic Equine Care and Handling for the Investigator

Sponsored by American Humane Association and the Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection

This intensive three-day course -- including extensive demonstrations and hands-on work with horses -- will give you the knowledge and confidence to identify and resolve horse abuse and neglect cases in your community. Key topics include:

• Basic horse identification skills, including breeds, colors and markings
• Basic equipment, including how to catch, halter, tie and trailer a horse or herd of horses
• Basic horse behavior
• Basic veterinary issues, including equine nutrition, equine disease, body scoring, and hoof and teeth care
• Investigative issues, including identifying and resolving horse abuse and neglect cases

Prerequisites: Prior to the start of the class, each student will receive an information packet and will be expected to study the material and pass a written test before attending the course. The material will include:

• Proper care and handling of horses
• Identification of horse breeds, colors and markings
• Proper investigative techniques to identify horse abuse
• Identification of illnesses and injuries, such as colic, stress, trauma, lameness, wounds and parasites
• Equine diet
• Proper hoof care
• Proper dental care

Who Should Attend This Three-Day Course?