Training Law Enforcement Officials on Responding to Equine Calls

Authors

Kathleen P. Anderson, University of NebraskaFollow
Gary Stauffer, University of NebraskaFollow
Monte Stauffer, University of NebraskaFollow
Doug Anderson, University of NebraskaFollow
Kristie Biodrowski, Nebraska Humane SocietyFollow

Volume

54

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.54.02.16

Abstract

The occurrence of equine abuse/neglect cases is an ongoing issue. However, officials responding to equine cases are rarely experienced in handling horses. Therefore, workshops teaching basic horse husbandry were offered to better equip and prepare officials to respond to equine cases. Trainings consisted of both classroom and hands-on sessions. Responses to a survey conducted 4 to 6 months postworkshop indicated that the training had been very beneficial during subsequent equine investigations (80%) and that officials were more prepared to assess horses (85%). Thus, Extension faculty presented basic, factual information that was relevant to the needs of officials responding to equine cases.

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Recommended Citation

Anderson, K. P., Stauffer, G., Stauffer, M., Anderson, D., & Biodrowski, K. (2016). Training Law Enforcement Officials on Responding to Equine Calls. The Journal of Extension, 54(2), Article 16. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.54.02.16