Horse Rescue Demonstrations at the Kentucky Horse Park

Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates, PLLC is presenting free Equine Rescue Demonstrations on Oct. 23 and Oct. 26, 2003, at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington, Ky. The demonstrations are designed to educate fire/rescue personnel, first responders, veterinarians, and horse enthusiasts about techniques and procedures to assist horses involved in trailer accidents and other emergencies.

The demonstration for Emergency Personnel only is October 23, 8am-noon, and requires pre-registration. Emergency responders can register for the event by calling Kendra Holland at Hagyard-Davidson-McGee at 859-255-8741.

The presentation on October 26, 8am–3pm, is open to the General Public and no advanced registration is required.

Each session will feature the following three segments:

• Tomas Gimenez, Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Clemson University, will offer “Basic Concepts and Equipment in Large Animal Rescue.” Dr. Gimenez will demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of large animal rescue; rescue using an organized team approach; the operation of rescue equipment; and ropes and knots to use with a simple forward assist/vertical lift.
• Jeffrey Becker, DVM, of Jeffersontown, Ky., will offer “Vehicular Rescue Involving Horses.” Dr. Becker will discuss and demonstrate such topics as assessing an accident scene; stabilizing the vehicle and trailer uprighting; emergency veterinary care; and the decision of rescue, recovery, or euthanasia.
• Dr. Rebecca Gimenez, PhD, from Anderson College, and Allan Schwartz of Days End Farm in Maryland will present “Transport of Recumbent Horses and Mud Rescue.” Gimenez and Schwartz will demonstrate and discuss such topics as use of the Rescue Glide; sedation; how to move the horse into the trailer; and precautions during transportation.

Maintaining the standards of competence and quality of service established 50 years ago by Dr. E.T. Hagyard, Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates has become a leader in the equine veterinary industry by combining the most advanced technologies and equipment with knowledge and experience. The company is located at 4250 Iron Works Pike in Lexington, Ky. For information call 1-859-255-8741.

The Equine Rescue Demonstration is sponsored by Hagyard-Davidson-McGee, The Kentucky Horse Park, The Horse published by the Blood-Horse Inc., Rio Vista Products, and USRider Equestrian Motor Plan.

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