• Learn from experienced instructors who are passionate about animal welfare and emergency preparedness.

  • Gain practical skills through hands-on practice and real-life scenarios.

  • Receive detailed manuals or booklets and a certificate of completion.

  • Many courses qualify as continuing education for organizations like PATH Intl., Eagala, and IAABC.

  • Earn certifications that demonstrate your commitment to safety, prevention, and health.

Enhance Your Emergency Preparedness Skills with Certified Equi-First Aid USA Classes!

Are you a horse or livestock owner looking to improve your emergency preparedness? Our certified Equi-First Aid USA classes offer comprehensive training to help you handle any situation. From equine health and emergency first aid to disaster planning and safe hauling, we have a variety of courses tailored to your needs. Join us and ensure the safety and well-being of your animals.

Why Take Our Classes?

Equine health & emergency First Aid

Our most comprehensive course covers vet-owner communication, vital signs, conditioning a horse for treatment, lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, shock, hoof issues, pain identification, spinal health, injury prevention and more.

Upcoming Classes

  • Empowered Equines, York, ME
    Instructor: Myriam Resnick

    May 24, 2025 @ 10:00am
    To register, click here.

  • Castlerock Morgans, Belchertown, MA
    Instructor: Diana Zahradnik

    May 24, 2025 @ 9am
    June 21, 2025 @ 9am
    September 6, 2025 @ 9am
    October 19 @ 9am
    November 1 @ 9am
    To register, click here(external link).

Backcountry Horseman’s First Aid

A condensed wilderness first aid course to help you learn how to plan, prepare, and react to emergencies while you’re out in the backcountry. From packing to communications, injury to illness, this condensed course is filled with must-know before you go information.

Upcoming Classes

  • Empowered Equines, York, ME
    Instructor: Myriam Resnick

    May 31, 2025 @ 10am
    To register, click here.

Essentials in Emergency preparedness

for Horse & Livestock owners

Covering disasters, alert types, mapping out your property, essentials of your “Go Bag”, nose to tail assessment of your livestock, identifying shock, what to have on hand for shelter in place, and more!

Upcoming Classes

  • Empowered Equines, York, ME
    Instructor: Myriam Resnick

    May 23, 2025 @ 5:30pm
    To register, click here.

disaster planning & emergency preparedness

A MUST for any livestock owner will train you in fire prevention, planning for and executing safe evacuation procedures, identifying hidden dangers, risk management and preparing for natural disasters.

Upcoming Classes

  • Galloway Farm, Glastonbury, CT
    Instructor: Myriam Resnick

    May 3, 2025 @ 9am
    To register, click here.

On the Road to Safe Hauling

Not just for Horse & Livestock Owners!!!

Spend one hour, in person or online, learning the essential tips and tricks for safe hauling livestock or equipment.
From selecting the appropriate trailer to calculating and securing your loads, we hope to equip you with the knowledge you need to get started confidently.

Upcoming Classes

  • Empowered Equines, York, ME
    Instructor: Myriam Resnick

    May 30, 2025 @ 5:30pm
    To register, click here.