certified instructors
Licensed and Insured
Equi-First Aid USA instructors undergo intensive training, testing, and must adhere to a high standard, keeping up with ongoing updates and methodology as they are presented by our Veterinarians and the Advisory Board. Their education continues as they remain with the organization.
They are under an instructor agreement with Equi-First Aid USA and must retain their current and valid certification through a minimum number of teaching engagements per year, a strict code of ethics they must adhere to and they must hold current teaching liability insurance.
The following instructors are certified, insured to teach and in good standing with Equi-First Aid USA. For a listing of Canadian instructors visit https://equihealthcanada.com/certified-instructors
Shelly Allen
928-706-0163
Gina Ansaldo
(908) 693-2283
Marbie (MJ) Aylesworth
803-596-3765
Marilee Beavers
phone: (701) 340-9141
emails: cestables2021@gmail.com
Donna Beech
Phone: (251)533-5503
Email: jordanbeechfarms@gmail.com
Judy Brown- Senior Instructor
Phone:1-760-310-0891
Email: info@equinesupportservices.com
Website: www.equinesupportservices.com
Jennifer Burgoyne
(780) 999-0213
Katie Burris
(276) 235-2397
Sara Carter
404-877-8571
toplineanimalservices@gmail.com
http://www.toplineanimalservices.com
Bettyann Cernese
1-978-302-9030
https://bettyanncernese.com/EquiFirstAid
Kathleen Darrow
(609) 534-3700
Laura DeHaro- Senior Instructor
626-644-8784
Dr. Pascale Dubé, DVM
Dr. Catherine Frend
1-816-527-7995
Kim Frye
1-360-333-2291
Erika Harding -Senior Instructor
805-506-0669
rockingstarequinefirstaid@gmail.com
Kimberly Harris
Phone (478) 294-9282
kimberly@harrisfamilyfarmllc.com
April Ibarra- Senior Instructor
425-445-3092
Danica James- Lead Trainer
619-339-0906
Talisa Knight
(727)271-3773
Chris Lindholm
1-480-246-5409
Jenna Litscher
Phone: (701) 425-2540
email: jenna.litscher@gmail.com
Varina Luttrell
537-579-3256
Vickie Maraglio
(607)435-1831
Rebecca Mendez - Senior Instructor
626-255-8650
Zoe Moraitis
720-731-6147
mindfulharmonyequine@gmail.com
Lauren Muller Evans
801-706-4022
Emily Ockerman
810-919-1992
Jaclyn Olski
321-213-4784
Amber Palmer,
Owner/CEO of Equi-First Aid USA
1-833-423-3133
Lorraine Pierce
607-351-4133
Cristen Pittman
(772) 708-0842
gritngraceequinefirstaid@outlook.com
Cheyenne Price
1-310-686-8566
Elizabeth Rapaport - Senior Instructor
502-905-2005
Myriam Resnick -Affiliate/Team Leader
786-877-8102
Sara Rietsch
1-512-496-8101
Steve Rodrigues
(970)317-8281
Teresa Robinson
509-939-4420
Scott Sawyer
(207) 322-6145
Lexi Schroeder- Senior Instructor
626-660-8098
Laura Smyth
laura@glittercowgirlequineservices.com
1-316-727-9418
www.glittercowgirlequineservices.com
Brittany Steffensen- Senior Instructor
763-226-0089
Georgine Trugillo - Senior Instructor
323-715-6089
Skye Watne
1-503-891-4077
Diana Lynn Zahradnik
(413) 530-0079
Carley Zueger
1-906-458-0896
naturesedgehorsemanship@gmail.com
Executive team and advisory board
Amber Palmer, CEO
Heather Davis, Founder of EFA-USA
Heather Davis, Founder of EFA-USA
January 15, 2024. Amber Palmer CEO of Steep Ridge Trails LLC assumed ownership of Equi-First Aid USA. Amber has been the Owner / Operator of Steep Ridge Trails, providing courses, training and services for clients and stakeholders.
Amber hails from an extensive business career in the field of human health care, and in her words “After s
January 15, 2024. Amber Palmer CEO of Steep Ridge Trails LLC assumed ownership of Equi-First Aid USA. Amber has been the Owner / Operator of Steep Ridge Trails, providing courses, training and services for clients and stakeholders.
Amber hails from an extensive business career in the field of human health care, and in her words “After spending many years in the human health care world, making the transition into business ownership and directing my focus on horses has been the best decision I could have made. I love teaching courses and getting to mentor fellow instructors in their business ventures”. Amber is a visionary leader and on behalf of the Advisory Board, we’d like to congratulate Amber on her new role, and extend our deepest gratitude to Heather Davis for her dedication and leadership since the formation of Equi-First Aid USA. Heather will continue to focus her efforts on Equi-Health Canada and Canine Health Canada.
Heather Davis, Founder of EFA-USA
Heather Davis, Founder of EFA-USA
Heather Davis, Founder of EFA-USA
Heather holds her Power TM MBA and is a dynamic and experienced businessperson, published writer, keynote speaker, and has an extensive background in education training.
Commander Ross MacInnes, retired
Heather Davis, Founder of EFA-USA
Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM, Advisory Board
Ross is a retired police officer with an impressive background in equine training, competition and search and rescue. He is a published author and Queens jubilee award recipient
Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM, Advisory Board
Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM, Advisory Board
Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM, Advisory Board
Dr. Taylor is a large animal veterinarian, specializing in emergency first aid. He is an integral part of our ongoing education program for our trainers.
Sue McGoldrick, Advisory Board
Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM, Advisory Board
Tiffany Wandler, PhD, Advisory Board
Sue is an active military member, proudly serving her country, while she actively works on verifying educational content to help our followers learn more about the care and well-being of their horses.
Tiffany Wandler, PhD, Advisory Board
Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM, Advisory Board
Tiffany Wandler, PhD, Advisory Board
Tiffany is a licensed equine massage therapist, and holds her degree in clinical psychology. She brings a wealth of experience in helping horses feel better, as well as helping horse owners work through the emotions surrounding emergencies with thier animals.
Green Ambrose, Farrier Advisory Board
Green Ambrose, Farrier Advisory Board
Green Ambrose, Farrier Advisory Board
Green is a hoof care professional serving the Eastern Cascades of Washington and Oregon as a graduate of Montana State University’s farrier school Green has a background in barefoot as well as traditional farrier. Through continuing education, Green supports the horse by considering their environment, movement, and other aspects of care.
Myriam Resnick Team Leader (NH)
Green Ambrose, Farrier Advisory Board
Green Ambrose, Farrier Advisory Board
“Myriam is a livelong animal lover with a special passion for health, behavior, and welfare. As a former teacher she has worked with students of all ages and likes to adapt to every group.
Her goal is to educate owners to respond to emergencies more efficiently but also to understand prevention and the importance of welfare for equine health.”
Thank you!