The Fight to Save Our Farmland Matters From Gwinnett to Greene and Morgan to Madison counties, the pressure to develop land is knocking on all our doors. To housing developers and highway planners, county lines don’t exist. Where we see farms and hay fields, they… Read More »Farms vs Development
This form was created Apr 2026 to support our neighbors affected by Georgia wildfires. Please fill out this form if you live within an hour (or so) of Athens, GA AND you are willing and able to help evacuate horses or stable/house horses that had… Read More »Equine Emergency Mobilization Form
Athens Area Horse Community we want to ensure our horse community is safe, even in the worst of times. Better education = better outcomes for all! Our TLAER education classes in conjunction with Dr. Rebeca Husted are a benefit to all: First Responders, Veterinarians, Animal… Read More »TLAER & AAHC 2026
When a horse-related emergency occurs—whether it’s a trailer accident, barn fire, natural disaster, or roadside incident—first responders are first on the scene, facing unique challenges in managing large, unpredictable animals under extreme stress. The Large Animal Emergency Response Course provides valued and necessary skills and… Read More »Help Us Help Train Your County’s First Responders!
Thank you for considering our course for Continuing Education for your team and staff. Below you will find the instructor’s CV and Course Syllabus. At the bottom are flyers to send out to your team. Registration link: https://www.athensareahorsecommunity.com/event/large-animal-emergency-response-course/ Dr. Rebecca Husted – Instructor CV: Large… Read More »TLAER Course CE Credit Credentials
August 31st & September 1st at Georgia International Horse Park (Conyers) Fee for 2 day course (lunch included): $185AAHC Members fee for 2 day course (lunch included): $155 Scholarships available for first responders working in Georgia. Application and pre-approval required. More information HERE. Equip yourself with… Read More »Large Animal Emergency Response Course – Register Now!
Apply here to for $125 scholarship to the Large Animal Emergency Response Course at GIHP on Sept 8 & 9, 2025. Requirements for scholarship: 1. Be a first responder: police or sheriff’s officer, animal control, fire fighter, search and rescue, etc2. Application approval (you will… Read More »Large Animal Emergency Response Course Scholarship Application
UPDATE: Registration is available! Learn more here: https://www.athensareahorsecommunity.com/event/large-animal-emergency-response-course/ Fill out the form below:
The admin team here at AAHC is working on a special newsletter. Our local horse community has lost a few prominent members over the last few months and as our team chatted about the losses of both horses and humans, we were inspired to put… Read More »Memorial Submission Form