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  • Blanketed horse with wrapped and bandaged leg walking in pasture near fence.

    Horse First Aid for Puncture Wounds, Abrasions, and Lacerations

    Keep these 14 items that belong in your equine first aid kit readily available to help take care of typical horse wounds, abrasions and laceration.

  • Hurrying to load horse into trailer.

    Emergency Preparedness - Transporting Your Equine

    Some horses fear trailers. Read the do's and don'ts of trailering and how practice in trailering your horse pays off in an emergency.

  • First responders to the rescue after horse trailer accident involving 3 horses.

    Horse Trailering Accidents

    Horse trailer accidents do happen. Learn how to prepare for a trailer accident and how your first aid preparations can save the lives of both horses and people.

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

    Horse Trail Ride Injuries - Be Prepared

    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 to good use.

  • Palomino pony lying down with eyes closed in a state of shock.

    Horse First Aid for Shock

    Learn about the 5 different types of shock that occur in horses. Your preparation could help save a horse's life in the case of shock.

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

    Horse First Aid for Heat Stroke and Sun Burn

    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 brought on by too much sun and heat.

  • A black widow spider whose bite is poisonous to horses, humans and other animals.

    Horse First Aid for Bites and Stings

    Bites and stings can cause untold misery and possibly death for your horse. Read to learn about appropriate first aid for different kinds of bites and stings.

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

    Horse First Aid for Poisoning

    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 poisonous..

  • Veterinarian examining a horse that exhibits symptoms of a sudden onset illness that appears without warning and needs immediate attention.

    Horse First Aid for Sudden-Onset Illness

    Viruses, colic, poisonings, adverse drug reactions, hemorrhages, and heart arrhythmias strike horses without warning. Read to learn what you need to know and do to prevent and care for your horse during these emergencies.

  • If the horse is too agitated and uncooperative, some type of restraint will be necessary to protect both the horse and the handler.

    Handling and Restraining Your Sick or Injured Horse

    For the safety of all concerned, including the horse, proper restraining methods must be used when a sick horse needs treatment. Learn more about the types of restraints to determine what will work best with your horse.

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