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A simple method to get your horse's heart rate is to listen with a stethoscope

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Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse

EquiMed Staff

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Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse

by EquiMed Staff

April 19, 2017 16:59

Finding a horse's pulse and determining the heart rate can be difficult, even for professionals. Read about the four ways you can determine your horse's heart …

Owners inspecting, disinfecting and bandaging an injury on a horse's leg.

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Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

EquiMed Staff

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Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 10:26

Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …

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 …

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 …

First Aid Tip

Be prepared for an emergency. Train your horse to trailer load now.

A Connemara pony - A breed susceptible to tying-up.

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First Aid for the Uncomfortable Horse: Is it Colic or Tying Up …

Heather Smith Thomas

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First Aid for the Uncomfortable Horse: Is it Colic or Tying Up …

by Heather Smith Thomas

January 2, 2020 18:09

A horse showing sudden signs of discomfort may need veterinary attention: First, however, you need to determine whether the horse is suffering from colic or …

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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