First Aid
Preventing Heat Stress in Horses
On summer days, it can be difficult to distinguish normal fatigue and sweatiness from dangerous heat stress in horses. Here's what to look for and how to safeguard your horse's well-being. | MORE
The Science of Wound Ointments for Horses
A topical wound preparation can have a big impact--positive or negative--on the healing process. Here are tips from a wound-care expert for selecting the right product for your horse's injury. | MORE
Step by Step Chart: The Robert Jones Bandage
Used to immobilize the most serious of lower-limb injuries, this cast can mean the difference between life and death. | MORE
Homemade First-Aid Recipes for Your Horse
Recipes for common horse care first-aid solutions from Horse & Rider magazine. | MORE
How to Take Your Horse’s Pulse Under His Jaw
In the February '08 issue of Practical Horseman, veterinarian Javier Donatelli explains how to take your horse's digital pulse. Here, he shows you how to take it in another place--under your horse's jaw. | MORE
Is it a Bruise, Strain or Sprain?
These injuries may look very much alike, but they are distinctly different. This chart will help you investigate the severity of the swelling. | MORE
EquiSearch’s Ask the Vet: Rattlesnake Bites
Dr. Joyce Harman recommends several remedies for snakebite in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet. | MORE
Equine Medication Basics Chart
Download this handy list of the nine types of drugs commonly administered to horses and what they do. | MORE
EQUUS Chart: Gauge Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Gauge your horse's internal condition with the help of this vital signs chart from EQUUS magazine. | MORE
Minimize Scarring with Effective Wound Care
When your horse is injured, focus on the most effective wound care to minimize scarring. | MORE
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