| Temperature, Pulse and Respiration
The first inspection you make in the morning is the most important as your horse will have been on its own all night, and you need to observe it to ensure it is
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Temperature, Pulse and Respiration
The first inspection you make in the morning is the most important as your horse will have been on its own all night, and you need to observe it to ensure it is
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| Sing of Ill Health
Head hanging low, unresponsive ears.
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| Sing of Good Health
Alert, with pricked mobile ears and clear bright eyes.
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| When to Call the Vet
If your horse has injured itself and is bleeding profusely, stem the bleeding. Do not put any creams or powders on the wound until vet arrives.
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| Worming
All horses naturally carry a worm burden, but if this should become too great, then there can be serious consequences such as damage to the internal organs
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| Vaccinations
It is essential that your horse is given regular vaccinations against tetanus and
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| Teeth
The horse's top jaw is wider than the bottom jaw. When the horse chews, it wears down its teeth, and due to the difference in size of the jaws, sharp edges often
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| First Aid Kit
Every stable yard should have a first aid kit, which should be kept out of reach of both animals and children
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| Cold Hosing
This is most commonly used to reduce heat and swelling on the legs. First grease
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| Hot Fomentation
This can be used after cold hosing, and is useful in the treatment of pain and swelling, and also to draw wounds
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| Poulticing
This is an excellent method of cleaning a dirty wound, drawing out an infection
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| Tubbing
This effective way of cleaning a wound, drawing out infection, and reducing bruising in the foot area.
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| Stem the Bleeding
Stem the bleeding by direct, firm pressure to with a clean pad. Only do this if you
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| Types of Wound
Types of wound that you may come across; these are contusion (bruising),
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| Severity of the Lameness
When the horse moves off, it will have pronounced head bobbing, with the head
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| Abdominal Pain
The symptoms vary from horse to horse depending on the severity of the pain. The horseshows visible signs of distress such as lying down and getting up
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| Something Wrong With Your Horse
Before your vet arrives, take your horse's temperature, pulse, and respiration, and
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| Good Idea
Sometimes it is a good idea to put stable bandages on tor support, but be sure to
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| Isolation Stall
There should be a complete set of equipment used only for the isolation stall
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