TLAER Training A Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) training is being hosted this year in Henrico (June 20-22) and Middleburg (June 25-27). This 3-day, 1-night, hands-on training teaches emergency responders, veterinarians, and large animal owners about the technical aspects of rescuing large animals from various emergency situations, including being stuck in a pool, mud, or a ditch; being trapped in an overturned trailer; and barn fires. It also includes training on animal behavior as well as a simulated night search-and-rescue. For more information, please see the registration form or contact Dr. Shea Porr at cporr@vt.edu or 540-687-3521 ext 27. NEW The Virginia Horse Council has a unique opportunity to partner with New Kent Wineries and Richmond Discoveries to feature a unique ride celebrating the 150th Anniversary of JEB Stuart’s Ride through Virginia. We will be camping close the trail JEB Stuart used and will cross some of the same areas he rode through. The ride will start at the New Kent Visitors Center, pass by the New Kent Winery on the way to Marengo Plantation on the Pamunkey River. You will ride around the Plantation and return back to you base camp following a new route. The ride is limited to the first 100 to sign up.

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