Equi-First Aid South Carolina

05/18/2026

For today's Monday Maintenance check out this article about the importance of deworming.

Here is a great article by mad barn to learn all you need to know about this important equine health maintenance! 🪱🐎

https://madbarn.com/de-worming-your-horse/

-First Aid South Carolina

De-worming your horse is crucial to prevent health issues from internal parasites. Learn about types, schedules, testing, and effective dewormers.

04/19/2026

Did you know?

Horses cannot vomit due to a unique, one-way anatomical structure featuring a extremely strong lower esophageal sphincter and a sharp, acute angle where the esophagus meets the stomach. Food can enter but not return, meaning the stomach will often rupture before a horse can vomit, making digestive issues like colic life-threatening emergencies.

Join one of our first aid classes to learn more about prevention and treat for situations like this and many more.

04/09/2026

**Now Booking Host Sites**

If you’re a barn, riding school, summer camp, homeschool group, pony club, lesson programs or equestrian club this is a great opportunity.

Half-Day Classes (Perfect for hot days, camps & kid programs)
-First Aid Fundamentals – Fast-paced and essential basics
-Backcountry First Aid – Safety and preparedness off the trail
-“I Can Help!” Kids Class – Confidence-building, fun, and hands-on

Full-Day Classes (great for adult riders, boarders & professionals)

-Equine Health & Emergency First Aid
-Advanced First Aid
-Wilderness First Aid
-Safe Trailering Practices
-Disaster Planning & Emergency Preparedness
-Livestock Handling & Emergencies for First Responders

Why Host a Class?
✓Bring essential education directly to your riders and boarders
✓Grow your barn’s emergency preparedness
✓Build confidence, reduce panic, and improve skills
✓Free spot for the host
✓Great public exposure for your facility

Send me a message with your location and the classes you’re interested in, and we can get it all scheduled.

04/03/2026

These classes are designed to be hands-on and practical, giving you real skills. Class completion comes with a certificate, first aid manual and more

🐴 April 11th
Equine Health & Emergency First Aid
Location: Iron Hide Ranch. Greenback, Tennessee
You will learn......
• signs/treatment for colic
• Wounds & bandaging
• Vital signs
• And more

🐴 Date: Fall of 2026
Advanced Equine First Aid
Location: Aiken, South Carolina
You will learn.......
• Life or death emergency skills
• Bracing a broken leg
• Sucking chest wound
• And more

These classes allow for hands-on learning and discussion.

Message to learn more about registering for a class or host at your facility.