44 NOVEMBER 2022 THE RIDER


Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue Workshop Travels to Quebec


Guelph, ON October 19, 2022 - People are willing to go to great lengths to rescue their animals and do not al- ways make the best deci- sions in stressful emergency situations, retired police of- ficer Aline Nault can attest. The Monts et Vallons à cheval, equestrian club pres- ident is proud of her mem- bers’ dedicated year-long


creased level of knowledge when it comes to animal welfare and proper training for emergency rescue of large animals. When any disaster


strikes, an “incident involv- ing animals” can quickly be- come an “incident involving people who are trying to save the animals”. This training also allowed spec-


stressed, in order to proceed in a manner that keeps everyone safe from harm. Basic handling included how to approach livestock and where the blind zones and kick zones are located. How to create and secure an emergency halter and then restrain & lead the animal to a safe containment area were also practiced.


course facilitator, Dr. Susan Raymond. “Through proper training and the use of spe- cialized rescue equipment we significantly mitigate these risks and improve the odds of a favorable outcome for both animals and respon- ders. By keeping responders safe, we improve our capac- ity to keep animals safe.” Knowledge, practice


out of a rescue safely…jack pot!”


Equine Guelph extends


its thanks to Nault and the Monts et Vallons à cheval, equestrian club for making this


training possible.


Thanks to the team of knowledgeable instructors for the incredible 2-days of training: Victor MacPher- son, Susan Raymond, Bev- erley Sheremeto, Robert Nagle, and of course to all the participants. Stay tuned to The-


HorsePortal.ca for the next course offering announce- ment. If you are interested in


hosting a Large Animal Emergency Rescue training workshop contact Susan Raymond at slraymon@ uoguelph.ca . About Equine Guelph Equine Guelph is the


horse owners’ and care givers’ Centre at the Univer-


sity of Guelph in Canada. It is a unique partnership ded- icated to the health and well-being of horses, sup- ported and overseen by equine industry groups. Equine Guelph is the epi- centre for academia, indus- try and government - for the


good of the equine industry as a whole. For further in- formation,


www.equineguelph.ca.


Story by: Jackie Bellamy- Zions Photo Credit: Rescue sce- nario: Beverley Sheremeto


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fund-raising campaigns that resulted in bringing Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue training workshop to Quebec for the first time. The Fairgrounds at


Large Animal Emergency Rescue Workshop participants Oct 1 & 2, 2022, Coteau du lac, Quebec “We feel strongly that


tators which comprised of many horse owners learning important prevention meas- ures and how to make good decisions in the event of an emergency. Presented by Equine


Coteau-du-lac, were a hub of activity on the first two days of October 2022, with participants coming together from far and wide to receive specialized training. This in- tensive hands-on workshop included “real-life” scenar- ios including a mud rescue, horse and rider rescue, cast horse plus several different ways to perform drags, lifts and assists. Now 30 first re- sponders including two vet- erinarians, two local club patrollers and fire fighters from eight different fire de- partments, have an in-


Guelph, the large animal rescue course covered many topics including animal be- havior in stressful situations and how to keep handlers and first responders safe. Best practices for large ani- mal technical rescue, fire prevention plus personal safety and related animal behavior and care issues were all important topics discussed. First responders re-


ceived important training in normal animal behaviour and what to expect when that


animal becomes


this training is of benefit for all fire departments to help their communities, and we were pleased to bring this training to Quebec for the first


time,” says Gayle


Ecker, director of Equine Guelph. JS Lavoie volunteered


his big machinery equip- ment for the course and was kept very busy digging holes for the rescue scenar- ios. Capron Trucking Inc. brought a livestock hauler. Both took part in class pre- sentations explaining the ca- pabilities of their equipment and safety aspects of haul- ing animals. “All large animal inci-


dents regardless of cause or scope, present a risk of in- jury to responders,” says


and application was the goal attained over the 2-day course. After learning about the incident command sys- tem and the equipment they would be using, participants worked through rescue sim- ulations. Safe attachment methods for straps and sup- port were explained by lead instructor Victor MacPher- son, Equine Guelph and Farm & Food Care Ontario emergency response train- ing, and the assistant in- structors. “Together we can


make a difference,” says Aline Nault “Cost wise for a city, if a rescue lasts four hours instead of twelve, we all win and if our firefight- ers don’t hurt themselves it is also a win. If our loved four-legged friends come


Guidelines and Opening of Nominations for Outstanding Groom


trophy recipient of the divisional horse awards. The guideline has been amended to read:


Broodmare at the end of the award year shall be the only recipient of that award and trophy.


The Jockey Club of Canada also presents the Outstanding Groom award. While this is not a Sovereign Award, it is important to The Jockey Club of Canada and their spon- sors to recognize the outstanding contribu- tions of backstretch workers on such a special night for the industry. The Board of Stewards has amended the guideline for nominators for the Outstanding Groom award:


On the eve of the Sovereign Awards,


trophy recipient of the Outstanding Brood- mare award. The guideline has been amended to read: The owner of the Outstanding


sional horse awards shall be the owner of the horse as of its last start in the award year and, if the owner is not also the breeder, the breeder listed on the Jockey Club Certificate of Registration may re- ceive a trophy as well. The second change is in regard to the


The trophy recipient for the divi-


Toronto, Ontario - Each year, The Jockey Club of Canada recognizes outstanding achievements in the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry in Canada with the Sovereign Awards. The Board of Stewards has amended two of the guidelines for the awards, effective for the 2022 awards which will be presented in 2023. The first change is in regard to the


oughbred license in the province of On- tario.


which was previously restricted to licensed trainers and assistant trainers. The nomination period for the Out-


Sovereign Awards guidelines or the Out- standing Groom award, please visit www.jockeyclubcanada.com or contact us at


founded in 1973 by E.P. Taylor to serve as the international representative of the Cana- dian Thoroughbred industry. The mission of The Jockey Club of Canada is to pro- mote and maintain a high standard for Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Canada at a level which is recognized in- ternationally for the benefit of all those in- terested in the sport including the general public by operations and services such as, but not limited to: evaluating all Graded, Listed and Black-type races in Canada an- nually; conducting the annual Sovereign Awards for outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Canada; maintaining a field office in Canada for the Jockey Club of the United States and the Jockey Club Registry Serv- ice; and by representing Canada as a Mem- ber of the IFHA.


jockeyclubcanada@gmail.com. The Jockey Club of Canada was


(416) 675-7756 or


standing Groom award is now open, run- ning from November 1, 2022 through to December 11, 2022. For further information regarding


This opens up the pool of nominators Nominators must hold a valid Thor-


The Jockey Club of Canada Announces Changes to Sovereign Awards


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