First Aid

 

Is that Blood in your Horse’s Urine? Probably not

A chemical reaction between equine urine an snow can lead to an alarming sight. | MORE

 

Safeguard Your Veterinary Supplies During Cold Spells

Items in your equine first aid kit, grooming kit, and medicine chest can be adversely affected by freezing temperatures. | MORE

 

5 Common Sport Horse Injuries

Find out whether your horse is at risk for one of these sideliners, such as suspensory ligament and deep digital flexor tendon injuries, and what you can do about them. | MORE

 

Up and Over: Stop Horse Rears and Backward Falls

What should you do if your horse rears and flips over backward—and how can you prevent horse falls? | MORE

 

Cushing’s Disease

In 2003, contributing editor Jennifer von Geldern had a scary experience with her horse: An injection-site infection threatened his life. It took a second opinion--and a surprise diagnosis of Cushing's Disease--to save him. | MORE

 

The Ice Horse XC System Works Like Nothing Else

Our experience with the XC System matched what we saw at other trials. It did a superb job, quickly cooling hot horses with less mess and fuss. But it’s costly. | MORE

 

Use A Barrier Product To Fight Sweet Itch

Sweet itch, or midline dermatitis, can be treated with a product that repels, protects and soothes. | MORE

 

What Not to Do if a Snake Bites Your Horse

Find out what NOT to do if a snake bites your horse. | MORE

 

First Aid for Horse Wounds

Your horse has an open wound. If you stay calm and follow a first-aid plan you can get him the help he needs. Here's how. | MORE

 

First Aid Extra Tools Chart

Use this chart to add useful tools and gadgets to your equine first aid kit. | MORE

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