Just time for a bit of liberty work for Bella and Tracey this morning before heading off to the Fire Station where a whole heap of fire officers from all over the country were taking part in the Animal Rescue Team level 3 training which is for the most specialised members of the team.
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| The all important equipment dump - no good losing everything in the nettles and then tripping over it. |
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| Turning the head collar inside out means that it can be fastened up easily on the right hand side |
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| A shepherd's crook makes connecting the strop lines much safer on the kick side of the horse |
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| This special sack protects the horse's eye when he's lying in the dirt and helps to keep him calm |
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| The spreader bar has been carefully designed so that the animal can be safely released as soon as his feet touch the ground. |
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| Jim, in the flat cap, plays an irate farmer who would prefer to rescue his prize bull himself . |
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| A heap of fire officers along with the training team, BEVA vet, and work experience student Holly. |
