Injuries and First Aid

To help figure out why some equine cuts, scrapes and lacerations fail to mend, an international wound-care expert has compiled a list of the top 12 healing inhibitors.

• Dec 19, 2016

After your horse has been sidelined due to injury or illness, you need to be careful when you return him to work. Here’s how to keep him healthy and happy after four common causes of lay-ups.

• Jan 1, 2014

Thoroughly rinsing a wound is a critical first step in keeping infection at bay.

• By the Editors of EQUUS magazine
  Nov 20, 2013

Most minor skin wounds are not cause for worry. Still, you'll want to do everything you can to support the healing process.

• By the Editors of EQUUS magazine
  Jun 3, 2013

Here's a quick look at four common colic terminologies and what they mean.

• By the Editors of EQUUS magazine
  Mar 18, 2013

Not all injuries require bandaging and some may actually fare better left uncovered Consider these variables before dressing an injury.

• By the Editors of EQUUS magazine
  Mar 5, 2012

Here's what you need to know about those skin lumps, bumps and bald patches on your horse that you can probably handle on your own.

• By Dee McVicker
  Feb 8, 2012

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.

• By Heather Smith Thomas
  Aug 6, 2009

Download this chart to help you identify eight common ailments that develop on a horse's skin. From the editors of EQUUS magazine.

• By the Editors of EQUUS magazine
  Jul 5, 2007

Use this reference guide to identify your horse's skin troubles and decide what to do about them. By Matthew Mackay-Smith, DVM for EQUUS magazine.

• By Matthew Mackay-Smith, DVM
  Jul 28, 2006

Here's how to apply a hoof bandage that will stay put and keep the wound clean.

• May 25, 2006

Is your horse's skin blotched, blemished or bedeviled? An informed investigation can help find the cause of the problem and speed the cure. By Laura Hillenbrand for EQUUS magazine.

• May 11, 2005

Learn the causes and signs of photosensitivity in horses.

• Mar 5, 2004

Here's how to identify and treat this spring-time skin condition.

• By the Editors of EQUUS magazine
  Jun 9, 2003

EQUUS's Founding Medical Editor addresses the issue of wrapping a young horse's legs and the routine use of stable bandages.

• By Equisearch
  Jan 22, 2003