All horse owners will know that horses are accident prone. As an owner, it is your responsibility to give your horse the best care and attention. Keeping a well thought out first aid kit in your horse’s stable is essential. We have compiled a list of items to buy for your equine first aid kit.
- A few pairs of latex gloves
- A clean towel
- Wire cutters: Wire cutters may be needed, especially if you have a wire fence that your horse could possibly get caught in.
- Tweezers
- Hoofpick: This is used to remove objects stuck in your horse’s hooves/shoes. See how you can address any hoof problems your horse may know.
- Flashlight
- Hemostat: This is to remove splinters, thistles, and burrs from your horse’s skin.
- Saline solution and salt: This is used for washing out wounds
- Scissors: Scissors are useful in a kit to cut tape and bandages.
- Antiseptic wound ointment: This is also used to wash out wounds and skin infections. Buy a product such as Betadine.
- Antibacterial ointment or zinc oxide cream: This is used for cuts, skin irritations, cuts, sunburn on your horse’s nose and skin irritation.
- Bandages and bandage materials: You need bandages to protect wounds, support muscles and hold ice packs. Stock the following: self-sticking bandages, Elastoplast, medical tape, stretch cotton dressing, gamgee cloth,and cotton will.
- Ice packs: Ice packs are ideal for when a horse has sore or injured muscles to prevent and reduce swelling.
- Alcohol: Alcohol can be used to sterilize instruments, such as scissors.
- Digital thermometer
- Lubricant such as vaseline: To help insert the thermometer.
- Book on first aid for horses: A book explaining basic symptoms and causes of diseases and injuries will come in handy.
- A list of emergency phone numbers.
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