Caring for a horse?

Question

what should you have in your first aid kit for a horse

and if they get a cut what should you do or a bee sting or if they're limping what should you do.. and other small stufff like that that you nned to know if your becoming an owner... and the signs of colic... which is laaying down a lot... and i know some plants are poisonous to horses too :) thanks

Answer 1

http://www.smartpakequine.com/productcla...

This is a good page to show you whats in a small, medium or large kit.

Good LUck

Answer 2

My first aid kit is a bit c**p to tell the truth ( I don't even have a box it will all fit into anymore- it's in 2 and on the shelf)

Vet wrap

scissors

sudocrem

hibiscrub

vaseline

brolene eye cream

tape

dermoline

udder cream

antiseptic wash

tons of wadding and swabs

latex gloves

fly repellent wound gel

seal to heal spray

granugel

tweezers

saline wash

Some other stuff that does the same jobs.

The main thing you need to know is actually the vet's phone number. Most first aid is common sense. Grab yourself a vet book to study up on symptoms of more sinister things so you know when it's time to make that phone call. There's really too much to start listing here.

Answer 3

I carry..

1 Tube of Sterile Wound Hydrogel

2 Large Wound Pads

1 small Wound Pad

2 Pairs Disposable Gloves

3 Alcohol Free Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes

1 Pair Blunt Ended  Scissors

1 Pack of Sterile Non woven Swabs

1 Bandage Tape

1 Levaband Under Bandage Padding

1 Powerflex Cohesive Bandage

1 Pack Cotton Wool 15g

2 Pots of Sterile Saline Solution

1 Pair Plastic Tweezers

1 Small bottle of colic drench

Packet of Polo mints =]

***hope that helped***

Answer 4

The first thing you need is a good vet book.  I have been training horses for almost thirty years and my vet book is my best freind.  Look here for the best choices.

http://www.saferhorseracing.com/gpage12....

Answer 5

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind... - this should help you.

Answer 6

My first aid kit probably isn't nearly as good as it should be, but this is the bare minimum...

Swat (good to keep bugs off little scrapes, so it isn't first aid, but just essential for horses anyway!)

Various anti-bacterial spray

Stop-bleeding spray

Bandages

Vet wrap

Polo wraps to COVER over bandages

Scissors to cut anything that needs cut (like bandages, polo wraps, etc).

That's basically all I have in my kit, I feel like a slacker...

If they get a cut it depends upon severity. If it's a little scrape, put some anti-bacteria stuff on it (they have various sprays at any store, I have many many diferent ones in my first aid kit that I go to depending upon the wound). Then I put swat on it to keep away the ickle flies. If it's a huge gaping wound, immediately contact the vet. If it needs to be stiched, contact the vet. if they've cut their leg up (mine did once, got it wrapped in wire, cut himself up, then got it muddy we had to cut him free) we soaked his leg in a bucket of warm water with a very small amount of iodine soap to help clean it out so we could see what he had done. It was VERY muddy that day, so he was coated in it from struggling. It was only a flesh wound no tendons cut, nothing, and not cut by the coronet bad so we sprayed him with an anti-bacterial spray and then gently wrapped his leg in a soft bandage, then vet wrapped over the top of it firm enough to keep the bandage in place butnot enough to cut off circulation. We cleaned it every day for about a week and a half, then we weaned off the bandage, keeping the wound cleaned and covered with spray/swat. Eventually he healed fine. :)

If your horse is bleeding to an extreme, just like humans try to stop the bleeding. But, honestly, nothing is better than a vet.

Limping? Check to see what is wrong, check the hoof and then feel the way up the leg for swelling, heat, bowed tendons, etc. If they horse is showing obvious signs like lifting it's leg and not moving at all, call a vet. If it's just limping a little, keep an eye on him and of course, stop all work. If it persists, call a vet.

edit: Absolutely know? Proper care, proper training, proper riding. If you're getting a first horse, go with an older well-broke one. Make sure, most of all,that you have enough money to care for the horse and that you have a good farrier and vet you can call at any time. Find a trainer you can ask questions of who is trustworthy. Also, signs of colic:  biting at their sides, showing distress, trying to roll vigorously (horses DO lay down to sleep, they have to have at least 3 hours of down REM sleep, so I really wouldn't worry, if they're laying and eating grass, they're ok). If they have no gut sounds at all, you might want to be leary, a horse is suppose to have a noisy tummy!

Good luck, any further questions you can email me at [e-mail]

Answer 7

http://www.petplace.com/horses/how-to-ma...

This link will help you out!