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A simple method to get your horse's heart rate is to listen with a stethoscope

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Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse

EquiMed Staff

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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 …

Equine first aid kits should contain well-organized essentials that can be grabbed in an emergency and carried to wherever they are needed.

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Your Equine First Aid Kit

EquiMed Staff

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Your Equine First Aid Kit

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 10:05

Having first aid essentials readily available will save you time, money, and possibly your horse's life. Read to learn what every equine first aid kit …

First responders to the rescue after horse trailer accident involving 3 horses.

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Horse Trailering Accidents

Katie Navarra

First Aid

Horse Trailering Accidents

by Katie Navarra

April 11, 2017 11:18

Horse trailer accidents do happen. Learn how to prepare for a trailer accident and how your first aid preparations can save the lives of both horses and people …

Owner holding head of horse with severe laceration on side of head.

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Take the Trauma Out of 5 Horse Health Emergencies

EquiMed Staff

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Take the Trauma Out of 5 Horse Health Emergencies

by EquiMed Staff

April 12, 2017 11:17

Colic, acute lameness, traumatic injury accompanied by severe bleeding, shock, and choke are emergencies for which all horse owners need to be prepared …

First Aid Tip

The next time you visit your horse, check its pulse, respiration, temperature and capillary refill. Ask your vet to show you how.

Horse's leg with standing wrap to protect bandage.

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Applying a Standing Wrap for Bandage Support

EquiMed Staff

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Applying a Standing Wrap for Bandage Support

by EquiMed Staff

April 12, 2017 11:48

The standing wrap is the most basic bandage used on a horse, and one that every horseman should know how to do properly because it protects the horse's legs, …

first aid
/ˌfərst ˈād/
noun
  1. help given to a sick or injured person or animal until full medical treatment is available.
  2. activity required by novice horse owners training a "free" horse.

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