Massachusetts SPCA Equine Ambulance Leaves for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
September 7, 2010
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Non-profit’s program continues America’s oldest, continuous service
One of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Equine Ambulances will depart today to travel to Lexington, KY for the trials prior to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
The Massachusetts SPCA’s Equine Safety & Ambulance Program is the Official Equine Safety and Ambulance Service of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The Massachusetts SPCA will provide the World Equestrian Games with four fully equipped horse ambulances with trained staff for the 16 day duration of the Games from September 25-October 10. The non-profit’s ambulance service is the oldest, continuous program in the country.
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“It is a huge comfort knowing that should there be a need, the best equipment and trained personnel are available to the equine athletes competing at the Games,” Kate Jackson, Vice President of Competition for the World Games 2010 Foundation.
The Massachusetts SPCA Equine Safety & Ambulance Program has evolved into the nation's pre-eminent service in equine emergency response and rescue. From the early years of a horse-drawn carriage to today’s specialized ambulances outfitted with innovative equipment, the Massachusetts SPCA has revolutionized the level of expertise available to companion horses and equine athletes in need of urgent veterinary care.
“The Massachusetts SPCA is tremendously honored to be chosen as the Official Equine Safety and Ambulance Service of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,” said Massachusetts SPCA Equine Rescue and Training Coordinator, Roger Lauze. “Our tradition of providing the safest equine rescues in highly coordinated efforts has ensured the healthy return of many equines to their homes.”
For over a dozen years, the Massachusetts SPCA has protected equine athletes competing in events across North America. The non-profit’s ambulances are designed for maneuverability across any terrain; featuring specialized equipment and professional staff to move injured horses humanely and quickly, enabling on-site veterinarians to provide treatment. Approved by the world’s most prestigious equestrian organizations, the Massachusetts SPCA is an integral part of safety operations at most major equine events.
Setting a standard of excellence, the Massachusetts SPCA has also established the country's first training program in equine rescue and emergency transport - training more than 6,000 professionals from around the globe. Dedicated to the protection of horses, the Massachusetts SPCA educates professionals in equine safety issues and humane emergency response and rescue, and has served as the model for over two dozen ambulance programs across the nation.
