Teach life‑saving skills.

Support Equines.

Empower people.

This may be a good fit if you…

  • Have hands‑on horse experience

  • Care deeply about equine welfare and safety

  • Enjoy teaching, supporting, or educating others

  • Want flexibility

What being an Equi‑First Aid USA instructor looks like

Instructors work independently, teaching veterinarian approved equine first aid courses in their local communities—while being supported by a national organization.

  • Teaching structured equine first aid, safety & preparedness courses

  • Supporting safer barns and more confident owners

  • Representing Equi‑First Aid USA professionally

You’re supported every step of the way

  • Ready‑to‑teach curriculum and presentations

  • Instructor portal with teaching and marketing tools

  • Ongoing support from head office and onboarding instructors

  • Community connection with fellow instructors

Certification Process

Step 1 – Explore & Ask Questions
Learn about the instructor role, ask questions, and decide whether this path feels right for you.

Step 2 – Apply
Submit an application so we can assess alignment, experience, and readiness to teach responsibly.

Step 3 – Train & Certify
Once approved, you’ll complete certification training for the courses you want to teach.

Available certifications

  • You will be certified to teach the following courses:

    • Equine Heath & Emergency First Aid (full day)

    • Advanced Equine First Aid - Indoor & Wilderness Version (full day)

    • Equine First Aid Fundamentals (half day)

    • I CAN HELP - Equine First Aid for Kids (3h course)

    • Safe Trailering Practices

    • Disaster Planning & Emergency preparedness

    • Mares & Foals

    • Livestock Handling for First Responders

    • Backcountry Horseman’s First Aid

    • Essentials in Emergency Preparedness

    • On the Road to Safe Hauling

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Professional & Ethical Standards

Equi‑First Aid USA instructors represent more than a curriculum — they represent a commitment to horse welfare, student safety, and professional integrity.

All instructors agree to operate under the following standards to ensure consistent, ethical, and responsible education.

Interested in helping horses and empowering their people?

Start by telling us a little about yourself — no commitment required.