Trail Medic©: Emergency Care of Horse, Rider & Canine

A two-hour ride along country trails has just taken an unwanted turn...your horse panics when frightened by a bear and lunges headlong off the trail, injuring himself and you in the process. Do you know what to do next?

This unique program identifies and addresses common medical emergencies for horse, rider and canine. You will learn to prepare for backcountry emergencies, identify hazards before they become injuries, and—when necessary—perform lifesaving techniques where no other help exists.

Critical knowledge and skills you will learn include:

• Hazard recognition and injury prevention
• Emergency supplies and field kits
• Alone and injured in the backcountry
  • Wound care
  • Sudden illness
  • Hygiene
  • Digestive ailments
  • Trauma
  • Hoof injuries
• Conditioning horse and rider
• Trail equipment that makes sense
• CPR for horse, dog and human