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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 …

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

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Horse First Aid for Shock

EquiMed Staff

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Horse First Aid for Shock

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 15:03

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 …

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

Owner holding head of horse with severe laceration on side of head.

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Take the Trauma Out of 5 Horse Health Emergencies

EquiMed Staff

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Take the Trauma Out of 5 Horse Health Emergencies

by EquiMed Staff

April 12, 2017 11:17

Colic, acute lameness, traumatic injury accompanied by severe bleeding, shock, and choke are emergencies for which all horse owners need to be prepared …

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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