Large Animal Incident Rescue Training Update

After much work and advocacy, the Australian Horse Industry Council would like to congratulate the Racing Education Centre in Bendigo who will soon be the first Registered Training Organisation offering nationally accredited training in Large Animal Incident Rescue.

The AHIC, through President Mark Burnell, has been working to achieve this outcome for many years and seeing it fulfilled is a significant achievement in improving the care of horses, donkeys and mules.

Achieving recognition of the skill set will secure the future for this training, allowing for those who complete it to be officially certified.

This means more people trained in the proper ways to rescue large animals (like horses, donkeys and cattle) leading to better outcomes for our much loved animals as well as for the people that care for them. 

Best practice training will ensure best practice care, keeping both rescuer and rescuee safe throughout what are highly risky and dangerous situations.

With more than 1 million horses in Australia (outside of the racing industries) who can sometimes find themselves in precarious positions, looking after our large four legged friends when they find themselves in trouble is much needed across the nation.

The success of this will build on the success of the Arthur's Creek Large Animal Incident Rescue unit which has delivered some delightful and heart-warming rescues over recent years.

When enrolment opens places will be prioritised for SES, CFA and other first responders.