Educational Programs

Veterinarians: We encourage local veterinarians to show their support of horse rescue work and future veterinarians by donating services and supplies as possible and participating in our educational clinics for veterinary students. Your help is what makes our educational programs possible!

Vet Students: We offer a preceptor/externship program for veterinary students interested in equine medicine, alternative medicine, and/or horse rescue. This program works through our partnership with Evergreen Holistic Veterinary Care - Equine where students can utilize state of the art diagnostics such as digital x-ray and ultrasound. Because we work with rescue horses, there are many interesting hands on procedures for students to participate in. Students in the past have performed dental floats, lameness exams, colic examinations/treatments including naso-gastric intubation and rectal palpation, routine vaccinations, laceration repairs, castrations, minor surgeries, etc. Students interested in alternative medicine will also gain a valuable introduction into various modalities including acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and herbology.

Vet-Tech and Vet-Assistant Students: NWESC works with PIMA Medical Institute vet tech and vet assistant programs to help provide students with hands on experiences. Northwest Equine Stewardship Center also offers interships for students through Evergreen Holsitic Veterinary Care - Equine.

4-H Members: Interested in being a veterinarian? Contact us about scheduling a job-shadow with Dr. Hannah. You must be at least 13 years or older and have previous horse experience. You will want to bring a lunch, boots and warm clothes and you will be put to work helping Dr. Hannah with set up, clean up, etc. Dr. Hannah also puts on talks throughout the year for 4-H groups and events.

Local Community: Interested in getting involved with horse rescue to learn more about horses? We encourage you to start by volunteering with us or one of the rescue groups that we work with so you can gain experience and we can get to know you. We have many volunteer opportunities available - contact our volunteer coordinator Brooke for more information. Brooke@nwesc.org

Castration Clinics: In a move designed to help reduce the number of unwanted horses in Washington State, Northwest Equine Stewardship Center (NWESC) has announced that they are seeking funding and sponsorships to host castration clinics, along with creating an on-going Castration Clinic Fund for future event dates.
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Castration Clinic Application

The gift of healing is a precious one, and NWESC brings volunteers together for good causes to help provide that gift. It was wonderful experience participating in NWESC and working with Dr. Hannah Evergreen treating rescue horses."

Dr. Reddy