Basic Equine Awareness & Rescue (B.E.A.R.) Course

Next Date: To Be Announced

Price: $150

Location:
Fox Creek Farm
3320 W 69th Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503

The B.E.A.R. training class can be held anywhere - we can travel to your location if needed!

Please register online by using PayPal:
(Note: You don't need a PayPal account to register)

Class Schedule

Class begins at 8:00 am

8:00 am - 9:30 am

11:00 am - noon

Noon - 1:00 pm
Lunch (provided)

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hands-On Field Rescue Training

* We will be outside! Appropriate dress recommended!
~ Jeans
~ Climbing Gear
~ Boots
~ Outer Wear
~ Gloves
~ Helmet (if you have one)

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Who Should Take This Course?

The Basic Equine Awareness and Rescue (B.E.A.R.) course is a 10-hour training designed for horse owners, animal medical personnel and the Level 1 first responder. The B.E.A.R. course appeals to ranch owners, horse owners, firefighters, law enforcement, animal control, and rescue personnel. This course serves only as a basic awareness on large animal rescue with an emphasis on equine rescue. The B.E.A.R. course is complimentary to both the Code 3 Associates Technical Animal Rescue Course, and the Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course instructed by Tomas and Rebecca Gimenez. B.E.A.R. also includes instruction given by fire Capt. John and Debbie Fox to help promote large animal rescue instruction across the nation. Currently EERU is working with the University of Missouri to certify the B.E.A.R. course for continuing education credits. The Emergency Equine Response Unit (EERU) is dedicated to training, education and providing a professional, organized response to equine and large animal emergencies. EERU also serves as national disaster responders with the Code 3 Associates Essential Animals Team (EAST). EERU not only serves as a large animal rescue team for EAST, but also is trained to do small animal rescue in most disaster situations.

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Course Content

Class size is limited to 25 participants to optimize individual instruction. Confirmation of registration and directions will be mailed before the course.

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Student Testimonials

"Since the class in Oct. 06’ I have used techniques learned in the B.E.A.R. course at least twice. The first was a trailer accident where the horse was not injured but was stuck in the partly crushed trailer. The fire dept wanted to pull the horse out by its neck but instead I had them cut a hole in the top of the trailer and we used 2 tow straps to rescue the horse. Then in January a cow got loose and wandered to a neighboring property. My guess is that it thought the tarp over the pool was solid ground and fell in. It broke thru 6 inches of ice and was in about 3 feet of water in the deep end. The slope leading to the shallow and was like a slide made of ice. We were unable to get any vets on the phone and it was 21 degrees and dark. It instantly went to the “Worst Case” level. But we used an old helicopter cargo net and seined the cow up to the shallow end. We then used 3 tow straps, a few ropes, and the cargo net to make a make shift sling. Using a front end loader we were able to save the cow. About five minutes later Vet Med called to say they were on the way with slings and 5 students. They were about 3 hours late. I credit skills and techniques learned in The B.E.A.R. course. Without which I believe the outcome of both situations would have been much worse even life threatening. I would highly recommend this class to anybody in the Animal care and control field, as well as other rescue organizations."
- Kevin Dorritie, Animal Control Officer for Riley County Kansas

The B.E.A.R. Course is sponsored by:

Providing emergency horse care s in the Kansas City, MO metro region, including Blue Springs, Gladstone, Grandview, Independence, Leawood, Lees Summit, Merriam, Mission, Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Valley, Raytown, Roeland Park & Shawnee Mission, KS.