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When a horse is bleeding profusely, apply pressure either with your hand or a piece of material to stop and contain the bleeding.

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First Aid in Treating Equine Injuries

EquiMed Staff

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First Aid in Treating Equine Injuries

by EquiMed Staff

April 19, 2017 17:04

Learn the three rules for treating equine injuries and how to treat the most common wounds and fractures …

Horse investigating possibly poisonous red berries on a tree in pasture.

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Horse First Aid for Poisoning

EquiMed Staff

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Horse First Aid for Poisoning

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 13:17

Hungry horses often ingest toxic substances. Learn more about common causes of poisoning, who to call, and what to do when your horse has eaten something …

Overheated horse that is sweating and in danger of dehydration and heatstroke.

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Horse First Aid for Heat Stroke and Sun Burn

EquiMed Staff

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Horse First Aid for Heat Stroke and Sun Burn

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 14:32

Heat stroke and sunburn occur when horses are exposed to too much sun or hot, humid weather. Read about how to prevent and care for your horse in emergencies …

Trail riding is enjoyable for both horse and rider, but horses face injury when riding through unusual terrain

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Horse Trail Ride Injuries - Be Prepared

Miriam Rieck

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Horse Trail Ride Injuries - Be Prepared

by Miriam Rieck

April 10, 2017 17:01

Eventually most trail ride horses suffer some kind of injury on the trail. Learn about the most common injuries and how your first-aid preparations can be put …

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A resting horse with a pulse rate over 80 beats per minute signals a serious problem. Contact your vet.

Trail rider on a snowy winter trail near an icy river

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Trail Riders: First Aid in your Saddlebags

Miriam Rieck

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Trail Riders: First Aid in your Saddlebags

by Miriam Rieck

April 11, 2017 13:16

It is much easier to be prepared and not need a first aid kit, than to hit the trail and then, find that you are not prepared for those emergencies that will …

first aid
/ˌfərst ˈād/
noun
  1. help given to a sick or injured person or animal until full medical treatment is available.
  2. activity required by novice horse owners training a "free" horse.

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