First Aid

What can you expect from this program/course?

This is a popular and practical course will increase your confidence when caring for the health & wellbeing of your horse. This course will utilize theory, demonstrations, and hands-on learning.

Delivery: Olds Campus

Program Dates: TBD

Fees: $299 + GST (includes textbook)

Credential: Non-credit

Length of Program: 2 days and 1 evening

Applications Open: Registrations are accepted as long as there are seats available, however this class fills quickly, so you are encouraged to register early.

Prerequisites: None

Required Materials: Please note that this is a hands-on course, so please arrive with:

Safe & appropriate footwear (cowboy boots or work boots)
Clothing that allows ease of movement and layers to accommodate variable weather

What will you learn?

In this course you will learn how to properly and efficiently care for your horse, including first aid situations. Topics include:

The why, when, and where to provide vaccinations
Parasite control options to maintain a healthy horse
Identifying the difference between a healthy and sick horse
First aid materials and application
What to do until the vet arrives

Basic stages of wound care
Medications
Managing the injured horse
Principles of applying bandages

Can youth take this course?

For our equine short courses, there is technically no age restriction. As long as a student is 13, independent (no parents along to oversee) or over and feels confident with the subject (in this case they are comfortable/experienced handling horses), then we will allow them to enroll. We have had a number of teenagers take most of the short equine courses over the years and they have been successful.