Savage Rodeo Co.

Interested is hosting a clinic?
In your host location or mine I offer:
➡️Hands on learning
➡️Manuals and Certification for each student
➡️Private or small group classes
Message me today for questions about this opportunity to expand your knowledge!

You have the responsibility to have response ability in an emergency. Learn Equine First Aide today! From ages 5 and up, message me for details or to book today!

My first class is coming up quick at ! It’s going to be a fun filled 2 day coarse and you get to walk away with your certificate that lasts 3 years. Make sure to get your spot before it fills up.

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Did you know I offer one on one classes?! Message me to discuss more information about getting your Equine First Aid Certificate!

🐴 Here are 15 interesting facts about a horse's brain:.
1. A horse’s brain is relatively small compared to the size of its body, and accounts for only about 0.1% of its total weight.
2. Despite their small size, horses have very complex brains, with a highly developed cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for conscious thought, decision-making and memory.
3. Horses can learn and remember complex tasks, such as navigating a jump course or performing a dressage routine, through a process called associate learning.
4. Like humans, horses have a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere in the brain, each with specialized functions. The left hemisphere is responsible for the processing of logical and analytical information, while the right hemisphere is more involved in emotional processing and creative thinking.
5. Horses have a great memory and can remember specific people, places and experiences for many years.
6. Horses can learn by observation, and often they can acquire new behaviors and skills simply by observing other horses or humans.
7. Horses have a very sensitive sense of touch and can detect even the slightest pressure or movement on their skin. This helps them respond to subtle cues from your rider or guide.
8. Horses can process visual information very quickly and accurately, allowing them to avoid potential hazards and navigate their environment with ease.
9. Horses are social animals and rely on nonverbal communication to interact with other horses in their herd. This communication is facilitated by the horse’s brain, which can interpret subtle changes in body language, facial expressions and vocalizations.
10. Ultimately, like all animals, horses have a unique personality and individual traits that are shaped by their experiences, genetics and environment—all of which is reflected in their brain function and behavior.
11. Horses have a very strong sense of smell and their odor bulb, which processes smells, is relatively large compared to other parts of their brain.
12. The brain, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, is also relatively large in horses. This is because horses must be able to move quickly and efficiently to escape predators or navigate through difficult terrain.
13. Horses have a very high pain threshold, which is believed to be related to how their brains process pain signals. While this can be beneficial in some situations, it can also mean that horses may not show obvious signs of pain, making it harder for their caregivers to detect and treat underlying health issues.
14. The hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, is particularly well developed in horses.. This allows them to remember not only specific experiences, but also general concepts and patterns that they can apply to new situations.
15. Finally, studies have shown that horses, like other animals, are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, happiness, and anger. These emotions are believed to be mediated by the limbic system, a group of interconnected brain structures that play a key role in regulating mood and behavior.

Info: Megan Bolentini Equine Bodywork

Why take our equine first aid course? Besides the obvious - that you’re a responsible horse owner who knows how important this knowledge is....
✅ We have the top equine first aid instructors in North America and the most comprehensive program available
✅ We cover injury prevention, identification of pain, and alleviation of pain (imagine how much better your ride will be for both of you!)
✅ We talk about the important things your vet needs to know when you call
✅ We teach you about digestive emergencies and how to deal with them - colic is the number one killer of horses, after-all.
✅ You get to practice bandaging - even in some hard to bandage areas, taking proper vital signs, stretches for injury prevention and general equine comfort.
✅ We teach you how to handle the scary stuff, like a choke emergency when your horse has green goo oozing out their nose.
✅ You will learn and practice - so when an emergency happens muscle memory kicks in and you’ll be able to help your horse in their moment of need.
✅ We do everything with your safety in mind.
✅ You take home a comprehensive health and first aid quick reference manual.
✅ You earn your certificate as a certified equine first aider and use it towards IABBC, EAGALA, PATH, EC CE credits as well as favorable insurance rates
Sign up for an already scheduled course, or contact us to host one at your place - we can work anywhere and we WILL go anywhere to help your horse!