When it comes to veterinary emergencies, there are certain things you should know. All horse owners should be able to fit a bandage or poultice correctly. Also, having a good knowledge of equine anatomy will give you the confidence to evaluate, assess and effectively treat wounds. You should also know how to deal with colic, fractures, breaks and shock. On top of that, you should be extremely vigilant when it comes to lameness.
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How to deal with colic, fractures, breaks and shock...
...as well as impaction, spasmodic and torsion. This advice is a great guide to general veterinary emergencies. |
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How to deal with wounds
Having a good knowledge of equine anatomy will give you the confidence to evaluate, assess and effectively treat wounds. The three most common types of wounds you’re likely to see are Incision wounds, Tear wounds and Puncture wounds. Here's our guide for how deal with these kinds of wounds.
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How to fit poultices and bandages
All horse owners should be able to fit a bandage or poultice correctly. Poultices are a form of heated dressing, which help to draw out infection and clean wounds. |
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How to spot lameness
The causes of lameness can vary but, as vigilant horse owners, we can often tell quickly if there’s something amiss with our horse’s soundness. However, identifying the cause of the problem can often be tricky. Common signs are resting a hind leg or lifting the affected leg. Severe lameness is easy to spot, but for slight lameness the best method is to trot the horse up. Follow our guide to what to look for |
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10 most common equine emergencies
It’s one of the not-so joyous aspects of horse owning, but the odds are thatone day you’ll face an equine emergency. Cuts, falls, legs caught up in wire… horses are accident-prone whether they’re in the field, stable or out riding. Here, we’ve identified the 10 most common emergency situations, with advice to help you (and your horse) live to tell the tale... |