Every horse owner needs a first aid kit for equine animals handy in the barn, just in case something goes terribly wrong and you need to bandage a wound give the horse something to tied it over until the vet arrives.. having a first aid kit handy could save the horses life and provide valuable time until the vet arrives. It is also a valuable tool to take to horse shows.. horses are unpredictable and anything can happen at anytime.
Here is a list of things to have in a kit:
-corona antiseptic ointment
Treats injuries,abrasions, and irritations,also moisturizes and protects hooves
-Flexible cohesive wrap
Provides support for tendons and ligaments also can be used as a hoof wrap
-saline solution
-tourniquet
-iodine prep pads
-3 ply towels
-surgical scrub brush
-vinyl gloves
-pocket knife
-scissors
-syringe
-hydrogen peroxide
-gauze pads
-ice packs
-alcohol prep pads
-digital thermometer
-betadine solution
-rubbing alcohol
-Epsom salts
-duct tape
-masking tape
-vet rap
-Twitch
-clean towels
-Bute for pain relief
Tack shops to get kits:
-doversaddlery
-Sstack
The best way to buy a first aid kit is to consider how many people it should cover. Don't pay too much attention to item count in a pre-packaged kit. More is not always better. Here's what to look for.
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