HEATHER PANKHURST EQUINE FIRST AID
ABOUT ME
I have been an avid horse enthusiast and rider since my parents moved to a property that backed onto a horse farm when I was a child. Once I jumped the fence to go for my first lesson as a 10 year old, there was no looking back!
Since I first became a horse owner 15 years ago, I’ve committed to improving my equine knowledge and education to be able to provide the best care and training for my horses. I have taken several equine studies courses offered by the University Of Guelph. These courses gave me an understanding of the necessary elements to provide a safe and healthy environment for my horse, the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of equine illness and disease, and the knowledge of how best to prevent illness or injury. I am a progressive student of natural horsemanship which has allowed me to help my horse, and the horses I work with, to be more confident in a variety of environments and situations.
I became an Equine First Aid Instructor so that I could share my experience, expertise and resources to help other horse owners and caretakers. I know the stress of feeling unprepared and uncertain when faced with an emergency involving your horse. My goal is to have each student come away from their course feeling prepared and certain that they can take calm and confident action in any equine emergency situation.
I hope to be a part of your horsemanship and equine stewardship journey!
When you look into that eye, can you say “I know enough to help you if you get sick or hurt”?....
COURSES OFFERED
I travel throughout Southern Ontario to share with students the knowledge, tools and techniques to provide their horses with the highest standard of first aid care
Each course provides:
- A detailed First Aid Manual with all of the course content
- Instructor demonstrations of techniques
- Hands-on practice of skills
- Case Study examples
- Interactive discussion and Q&A
- A certificate of completion valid for 3 years
Courses are eligible for:
- Equestrian Canada Coaching Credits
- Veterinary Technician Continuing Education Credits
- Discounts on Equine Insurance
EQUINE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE
A full day hands-on course with horses covering:
- first aid protocols and prevention
- wound care and bandaging techniques
- how to take your horse's vital signs
- when to call the vet and what they need to know
- signs/symptoms, first aid and prevention of wounds, colic, ulcers, choke, respiratory distress, hoof ailments, eye injuries, and more...
HOST A COURSE
Interested in hosting a course at your facility?
I travel to farms in central and southern Ontario and I would love to come out to your facility to teach a course to you, your boarders/students and staff!
All you need is an area where students can sit and I can present the information and a few safe horses for hands-on practice of skills! I provide the rest.
CONTACT HEATHER
Get in touch with Heather Pankhurst Equine First Aid to learn more about my first aid training services.
Uxbridge, Ontario
289-992-9255
