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This is why taking an equine first aid course is so important.  Firstly, with the shortage of veterinarians, you need to be able to properly

Identify and provide initial response to equine injuries and illnesses to know when to call your vet.  Secondly, by being an attentive horse owner and good client, you can build a great relationship with your vet.  They need people like you to help make their job better.

Source: Mad Barn - Check out their Facebook page for great info!

There is a growing shortage of equine veterinarians in North America.

According to a recent survey of 2,874 graduating veterinary students, only 30 planned to enter equine practice.

Data from @aaephorsedocs also shows that 50% of new veterinarians leave equine practice within 5 years of beginning their careers, moving into small animal practice or quitting clinical practice altogether.

Data also shows than an average of 60 equine veterinarians retire every year, resulting in an even smaller population of clinicians serving the equine industry.

How do we reverse this trend to ensure our equine companions have the care they need? Learn more in the latest episode of the Mad About Horses podcast on “Why Are We Running Out of Equine Veterinarians?”