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Horse rolling on ground because of colic pain.

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Emergency Colic Treatment

Flossie Sellers

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Emergency Colic Treatment

by Flossie Sellers

April 7, 2017 11:09

 Read to learn about the causes of colic, what to do when your horse colics, and the importance of fast, effective treatment …

Horse's eye showing evidence of injury.

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Eye Injuries - Always an Emergency

Flossie Sellers

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Eye Injuries - Always an Emergency

by Flossie Sellers

April 7, 2017 13:59

Learn about different kinds of eye injuries in horses and the importance of prompt treatment by a veterinarian to prevent serious damage to the horse's vision …

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 …

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 …

First Aid Tip

The next time you visit your horse, check its pulse, respiration, temperature and capillary refill. Ask your vet to show you how.

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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