Berks Ag Event Calendar
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Equine First Aid Workshop
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Knowing basic first aid care for horses can benefit horse owners when dealing with equine emergencies. Horse owners familiar with first aid can assess the situation, provide general care as needed, and know if the situation requires the immediate attention of a veterinarian. Equine First Aid Workshop will give horse owners skills and hands-on practice in equine first aid, such as routine health monitoring and leg wrapping.
EVENT DETAILS
Horse owners who attend this workshop will be better prepared for equine emergencies, know how to provide general first aid to their horses, and better understand how to assess the severity of illnesses and injuries they may encounter with their horses.
A local veterinarian will be on-site to answer questions. Each participant will receive a first aid kit during the program.
WHEN
Rescheduled! April 5, 2025
(1:00 PM-5:00 PM)
WHERE
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines
1710 Ridge Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
Register By: March 30, 2025
See event fee details.
Who is this for?
Horse owners
Horse caretakers
What will you learn?
How to conduct routine health monitoring on your horse, such as heart rate, temperature, and respiratory rate
How to determine when your horse is having a health emergency, and what to do until a vet can be seen
How to wrap horse legs for various purposes
What to include in a first aid kit for your horse – all participants will take home a first aid kit
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Register By
March 30, 2025
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Knowing basic first aid care for horses can benefit horse owners when dealing with equine emergencies. Horse owners familiar with first aid can assess the situation, provide general care as needed, and know if the situation requires the immediate attention of a veterinarian. Equine First Aid Workshop will give horse owners skills and hands-on practice in equine first aid, such as routine health monitoring and leg wrapping.
EVENT DETAILS
Horse owners who attend this workshop will be better prepared for equine emergencies, know how to provide general first aid to their horses, and better understand how to assess the severity of illnesses and injuries they may encounter with their horses.
A local veterinarian will be on-site to answer questions. Each participant will receive a first aid kit during the program.
WHEN
Rescheduled! April 5, 2025
(1:00 PM-5:00 PM)
WHERE
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines
1710 Ridge Rd
Pottstown, PA 19465
Register By: March 30, 2025
See event fee details.
Who is this for?
Horse owners
Horse caretakers
What will you learn?
How to conduct routine health monitoring on your horse, such as heart rate, temperature, and respiratory rate
How to determine when your horse is having a health emergency, and what to do until a vet can be seen
How to wrap horse legs for various purposes
What to include in a first aid kit for your horse – all participants will take home a first aid kit
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Register By
March 30, 2025
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