Big Animal Resources, Needs and Sheltering (BARNS)

Large Animal Sheltering, Behavior and Decontamination Training
June 19-20, 2021 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Class is currently full.  If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email gleonard@code3associates.org

The BARNS course provides emergency management, ACO’s, shelter managers, first responders, and animal emergency response and volunteers a solid foundation in large animal (equines and other livestock) emergency handling and sheltering.  This course prepares agency officials and teams with the necessary tools for a smooth-running and safe operation.

Approved by VDACS for 16 hours of continuing education hours for Virginia ACO’s.

•  Day 1 topics include identifying and building your region’s emergency response capability, emergency sheltering operations, large animal behavior and handling, large animal decontamination overview and more.
• Day 2 is hands-on practical learning with animals and a sheltering response exercise.

Multiple Locations  

• June 19, 2021 Louisa Volunteer Fire Department Banquet Hall, 300 E. Main St, Louisa, VA.
• June 20, 2021 Serenity Farms Equine Sanctuary, 2854 Byrd Mill Rd, Louisa, VA.

Equipment necessary for class

• Appropriate footwear – closed toed boots
• Long pants
• Leather gloves
• Clothing appropriate for outdoor conditions
• Clipboard / pen

Registration Information

• Class is sponsored by HALTER Project, Blue Ridge Trailers and Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary
• Registration is required to attend.
• For more information Contact Ann Melle at 540-872-8335 Or Garret Leonard at 303-489-5945