RMHR is very pleased to announce the ability to provide the FREE use of rescue equipment for any organization or individual who has the need. With the help of some grants and generous donors, we have been able to purchase several valuable and life-saving equine tools. We are working on the creation of training sessions on the use of the rescue equipment to veterinarians, firemen, policemen, animal control officers and any other interested individuals.
Free Use of Rescue Equipment
The Anderson Sling
Available in large, medium, and foal sizes. The sling uses straps, pads and pulleys to lift and support a horse while shifting his weight to his skeletal structure rather than pressure points. May be used long term, but only for several hours a day.
Large Animal Lift
Used to lift a down (recumbent) horse to get it on its feet—e.g. out of a ditch or off a road. The LAL can be applied by one or two people in as little as five minutes to a horse with little or no sedation.
Glide with Slipsheets and Dura-Pik Tripod
The Glide with slipsheets is used for sliding a recumbent horse out of a field or into a stall or trailer. The dura-pik tripod is a heavy duty support structure used to support horses in either the large animal lift or the Anderson Sling. In several of the pictures below it is shown supporting “Lucky” – the practice horse model for training personnel in the use and application of the rescue equipment. “Lucky is made available by Horses Forever, contact Shirley Hoffman (303) 651-3070 or www.horsesforever.org, email at admin@horsesforever.org.
