Horse Training for Difficult Horses Empowers Rescuers

Newsdate Thu 07 August 2014 – 7:30 am
Location: WASHINGTON, DC

The culmination of “Plan 4 Progress,” a virtual training program supporting U.S. horse rescues, will be holding a clinic to help adoption centers and horse rescue facility trainers learn foundation training skills for difficult horses to help them find forever homes.

A clinic for horse rescue workers

A clinic for horse rescue workers

The culmination of “Plan 4 Progress,” a virtual training program supporting U.S. horse rescues, will hold a clinic to help adoption centers and horse rescue trainers learn foundation skills for working with difficult horses to help them find forever homes.

What:

This clinic, called “A Forever Foundation” is open to all horse rescues for $500, which includes the training and meals. A limited number of scholarships are available to qualifying rescues. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 15, and applications can be found here.

WHO:

Trevor Carter, with Carter Ranch Horse of Farwell, Texas, has a deep understanding of horse’s needs, unrivaled teaching experience and vast knowledge in developing and rehabilitating horses.

WHEN:

Registration deadline: Friday, Aug. 15

Clinic dates: Thursday, Nov. 20 – Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE:

Doris Day Equine Center

Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch

12250 County Road 3806

Murchison, Texas 75778

BACKGROUND:

The Doris Day Equine Center at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch is operated by The Fund for Animals, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States.

The Fund for Animals operates the nation’s largest and most diverse network of animal care centers. An affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, The Fund for Animals provides hands-on care and safe haven for more than 3,000 animals representing 150 species each year, including those rescued from cruelty and neglect, victims of the exotic pet trade, injured and orphaned wildlife, refugees from research labs, and many more, and works to prevent cruelty through advocacy and education. For more information visit fundforanimals.org.

The Fund for Animals’ animal care centers include · Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Texas · The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in California · Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts · Duchess Sanctuary in Oregon.

About the Author

Flossie Sellers

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As an animal lover since childhood, Flossie was delighted when Mark, the CEO and developer of EquiMed asked her to join his team of contributors.

She enrolled in My Horse University at Michigan State and completed a number of courses in everything related to horse health, nutrition, diseases and conditions, medications, hoof and dental care, barn safety, and first aid.

Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in horse care and equine health is now a habit, and she enjoys sharing a wealth of information with horse owners everywhere.

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