For the fourth year in a row, a collaboration between The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in San Juan Capistrano and the Orange County Fire Authority trained firefighters to rescue horses and larger animals in emergencies.
More than 140 firefighters attended to expand their knowledge of horse handling and rescue procedures and build skills via hands-on training with real horses.
Last year, there were 8,024 wildfire incidents according to Cal Fire, and with recent flash floods from winter storms. First responders must know how to rescue and evacuate horses and large animals safely, calmly and efficiently during emergencies…