First Aid

 

Home Remedies for Horse People

In the olden days veteran horsemen had their own patented methods for caring for the horses in their stables. Today's horsemen and women have adapted these time-honored remedies and added some new ones of their own. | MORE

 

Essential First Aid Kit

The Essential First Aid Kit--must-have items to keep handy at the barn. | MORE

 

Keeping Your Horse’s Health Records

Keeping accurate records of your horse's health needn't be a burdonsome chore, and the information it will provide may be the vital key to quickly spotting a potential horse health problem. | MORE

 

Be Prepared for an Equine Emergency

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) offers these tips to help you prepare for any equine emergency. | MORE

 

What’s in a Sting?

What happens when you or your horse is stung by a bee or wasp? The effect can range for minor discomfort to a life-threatening situation. Here's why. | MORE

 

EQUUS Consultants: Injection Reactions in Horses

Medical editor, Matthew Mackay-Smith answers a question concerning injection reactions. | MORE

 

Spider Bite

Your horse has a pea-sized lump that's very sore. If you suspect spider bite, here's what to do | MORE

 

How to Stimulate Your Horse’s Thirst

Sometimes it's important to make your horse drink (even if he doesn't want to) to avoid dehydration. | MORE

 

Caring for the Cast Horse

Your horse is down in his stall and he can't get up? Here's what to do with a cast horse, and how to prevent recurrences. | MORE

 

Horse Mannequin Will Train Rescuers

What happens when a horse is in a life-threatening situation and must be rescued? Does anyone know what to do? A new, life-sized horse mannequin from Rescue Critters! provides safe hands-on training for emergency search and rescue teams. | MORE

Get 12 issues of EQUUS for only $14.97!
First Name:
Last Name:
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City:
State:
Zip:
Email:
Credit CardBill me later
Subscribe!
Untitled Document

Subscribe to EQUUS

Subscribe to EQUUS

Subscribe Today
& Get a Free Gift!

Subscribe 
Give a Gift
Customer Service