certified instructors

 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. 

  Brad is the founder of Double D Trailers and the inventor of the patented SafeTack Reverse slant load trailer design. With over 30 years of experience in horse trailer manufacturing, he is a recognized leader in equine transport safety. He is the author of The Honest-to-Goodness Truth About Horse Trailers, a published guide focused on trailer safety and design.

Brad is happily married to his wife, Alison. Together they have six children and three grandchildren. He is actively involved in his church and community and enjoys flying his plane in his spare time.

To Learn More about Brads' ventures check out the following links! 

https://www.doubledtrailers.com/

https://www.doubledtrailers.com/book

  Sara Carter is the founder and Rehab Therapist at Topline Animal Services and Rehab LLC-soon to be the southeast's first and Georgia's only bodywork based in-house rehab facility serving large and small animals as well as other livestock. She brings a unique experience to the equine industry with over 30 years hands on experience to include a unique blend of practical skill, academic training, and real world results. She holds a bachelor's degree in Animal Science with a focus on Pre-Veterinary Medicine and is both a Certified Equi-First Aid USA and a Principles of Equine Nutrition instructor. 

Sara's program is built around an integrative, whole body approach that combines bodywork, biomechanics, nutrition, herbal therapy, and biofeedback to support recovery and long term performance in animal athletes. She regularly collaborates with veterinarians, farriers, and trainers because she believes in the benefit of good communication and the value of team effort. She has written for two national industry magazines and regularly teaches educational classes and clinics throughout the southeastern United States. She is committed to helping owners better understand their animals and play an active role in their wellness journey.