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Equine First Aid – Being Prepared It’s a rare horse that never suffers an injury of some kind. Horses are active, curious, and social, which means they can run into hazards or bang into each other. Here are our Equine First Aid  tips. It's all about being prepared! The following should be at the top of the list for any emergency: Veterinarian phone numbers Insurance policy information and contact numbers A treatment authorization document...

Long days of riding, practicing, or competing in the sun can take a toll on your horse. So it’s important to adjust their care to counter the harmful effects of sun exposure. Provide Shade If your horse lives or spends most of its day outside, provide it with relief from the sun by sourcing shade. If your pasture or paddock has trees (even if they’re simply adjacent but overhang the fenced area), check where their shade falls during the day. Midd...

With any emergency, time is of the essence. Having the necessary items in your first aid kit for both you and your horse is essential. Having the basics on hand will help you treat your horse--or yourself--until the proper care can be administered. Here are our First Aid Essentials. What First Aid Essentials do I need? As emergencies can happen anywhere, your first aid kit must be easily portable. A handle can be useful so it can be easily carrie...

One quick visit from the vet and it’s box rest for your beloved horse. Instead of preparing for early mornings at the stable, you’re now preparing your horse for confinement in hopes of treating an injury or preventing the onset of one. Whether this period of box rest lasts a few weeks or a few months, here are some tips to ensure you and your horse are adequately prepared. Read our Box Rest Tips. Daily Interaction: Interacting with your horse is...

https://vimeo.com/381197256Adding stimulation when icing your horse’s legs can accelerate the treatment. But there can also be too much of a good thing....