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Thank you to everyone who attended the

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training Session

AWARENESS Level Course

May 2-3, 2026

Montana State University-Bozeman

Conducted by Dr. Rebecca Husted, nationally known disaster preparedness trainer.

Course Certification: TLAER, Inc. course curriculum provides Awareness Level Certification in Technical Animal Rescue Standards, which mirror the training model outlined by the fire service in NFPA Standard 1670. In addition, this course may qualify for CE hours for Montana-licensed DVMs and Veterinary Technicians. See the Board of Veterinary Medicine webpage for more information. Participation certificates will be emailed to attendees within two weeks of the course conclusion.

About the trainer:

Rebecca (Gimenez) Husted published the first textbook on Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (Wiley-Blackwell) in 2008. She is a decorated combat veteran, retired Signal Officer, US ARMY, holds BS (Biology) Wofford College, PhD (Animal Physiology) Clemson University. She provides training in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAERTM ) techniques across the US and internationally. She has published numerous critiques, techniques and journal articles on a variety of technical subjects in large animal disaster and emergency rescue, horse barn fires, and heavy rescue of large animals. She is a Principal/SME member of the Technical Committee of the NFPA Standard 150 – Animal Housing and contributes to equine welfare committees and others defining technical competencies for large animal rescue around the world. 

How can a client stabilize their animal while waiting for a veterinarian? Dr. Husted provides this helpful guide on Recumbent Animal Stabilization. It is intended to provide assistance to horse and large animal owners, or for first responders on a scene to understand best practices while waiting for veterinary assistance.