Equine Investigations: Enhance Your Case March 19, 2025

Course Description:

Are you an animal services officer, animal welfare professional, first responder, or criminal investigator interested in equine investigations? Do you know how to identify proper equine terminology, feeding protocols, and what to look for at the scene of an equine cruelty or neglect case? If you’re unsure or want to learn more, join our equine investigator course where we will walk you through the fundamentals of investigating abused or neglected horses.

During this 2-hour course, we will discuss the complexities of equine cruelty cases and examine previous cases to build strong case convictions. Our knowledgeable instructor will provide you with the necessary tools to successfully investigate crimes of cruelty and neglect. With our course, you will gain the confidence and expertise needed to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected horses.

Participants will learn to assess animal conditions, recognize signs of neglect or abuse, document evidence, and engage effectively with animal owners and witnesses.

Participants will gain knowledge in:

• Identifying signs of neglect and abuse, including poor body condition, lack of shelter, and overgrown hooves.
• Conducting interviews, managing challenging cases, and understanding equine psychology to handle animals safely and with minimal stress.
• Differentiating between abuse (intentional harm) and neglect (failure to provide care) and applying legal knowledge to cases.
• Building evidence-based cases through accurate, detailed documentation, photography, and report writing to support findings in court.
• Presenting findings confidently and factually on the witness stand.

The course empowers investigators with essential skills in both animal handling and investigative protocols to improve equine welfare and ensure thorough, fair investigation practices.

For more information and to register, visit www.code3associates.org

Continuing Education Credit

Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for continuing education credits from Colorado State University. Veterinary professionals may apply to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

This class is approved for Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection Agents for CE credit.

Tuition, Registration & Payment

Tuition for this class is $25.00.

Registration closes 1 hour before course begins.

Payment- Credit card payment is due at time of registration.  An invoice will be sent for all check payments.

Training participants will be assessed a 25% fee on any cancellation made two weeks or less prior to class date, no refunds will be issued if the cancellation is made 0-5 days prior to the training. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances and/or credits could be applied to future Code 3 training, please contact us regarding all cancellations.

This is a virtual class and refunds will not be provided for any internet or technology-related issues. If issues arise the student may be provided with the option to attend another scheduled training session to complete any instruction missed due to connectivity issues.

Please email us, info@code3associates.org, with any questions.

Details on Virtual Class

• Our virtual classes are taken via computer with the ability for students to interact with each other and the instructors.
• A computer with webcam, microphone and reliable internet access are required for attendance.
• 100% attendance is required with participation options available through the student’s microphone and/or through type-written communications.
• Class is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME.