Animal Control Officer Open Houses

2026 Dates TBA

All ACO Open Houses are approved for 4 Continuing Education Hours by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Veterinary Services - Animal Care.

Contact Sarah Oliva at programs@hopeslegacy.com for more information!

In the Fall and Spring, we invite Animal Control Officers from around the state of Virginia to our farm in Afton, VA to learn more about equines and how rescues can assist in equine-related cases.

Our staff and invited equine experts (always including a veterinarian) provides basic information about equine welfare needs, body scoring, safety and handling, and trailer loading. Officers also get practice handling and trailer loading equines.