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Your Bleeding Horse - What to Do
by Flossie Sellers
April 7, 2017 14:14
Learn about the kinds of wounds that cause bleeding in your horse, how to determine if it is an emergency, and what to do until the veterinarian arrives …
Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse
by EquiMed Staff
April 19, 2017 16:59
Finding a horse's pulse and determining the heart rate can be difficult, even for professionals. Read about the four ways you can determine your horse's heart …
Horse First Aid for Poisoning
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 13:17
Hungry horses often ingest toxic substances. Learn more about common causes of poisoning, who to call, and what to do when your horse has eaten something …
Trail Riders: First Aid in your Saddlebags
by Miriam Rieck
April 11, 2017 13:16
It is much easier to be prepared and not need a first aid kit, than to hit the trail and then, find that you are not prepared for those emergencies that will …
First Aid for Sprains and Strains in Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 6, 2020 16:27
When a horse has a strain or a sprain, managing pain can help the horse heal without undue pain and stress …
first aid
/ˌfərst ˈād/
noun
- help given to a sick or injured person or animal until full medical treatment is available.
- activity required by novice horse owners training a "free" horse.
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