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• Rope halter.
• Hoof pick.
VetBooks.ir • Shoe removal kit, i.e. buffer, hammer, pincers, pliers.
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Wire cutters.
• Pen knife.
Prescribed medicines
In certain circumstances, your vet may prescribe particular medicines that cannot be obtained
over the counter for your first-aid kit. This may happen, for example, if your horse has a
recurrent problem. If the vet feels confident in your ability to detect the early signs and that
immediate treatment is beneficial, sufficient medication may be left with you so that
treatment can begin while a visit is being arranged.
Never be tempted to use prescribed medicines on another horse without speaking to
your vet first.
WOUND MANAGEMENT
The healing of a wound is influenced by the way it is managed immediately after an accident
occurs. Whether you decide to call the vet straight away or to treat the injury yourself, a
systematic approach should be adopted.
Immediate action
• If possible, move the horse to a safe place so that it is not likely to injure itself further or
cause injury to others.
• Control any bleeding.
• Assess the injury and call the vet if necessary.
• Protect the wound from contamination and further injury.
• Assess whether the horse is shocked.
• Clean the wound.
• Prevent or control infection.
• Prevent or reduce swelling.
