Guide for emergencies and first aid for horses
By: Néstor Imberti Posted: August, 23 of 2024
What to do in case of accidents or emergencies?
The quick answer to this question is:
Call your vet.
However, help is not always immediately available, due to the distances or the time the emergency occurs.
Since knowing when something will happen is impossible, it's even more important to be prepared.
This guide explains how to act quickly and buy time until a veterinarian comes to the rescue.
Let’s start from the beginning
The first step to recognizing if your horse has a problem is to be aware of his normal condition.
Therefore, you should observe your horse on a daily basis, or as often as possible.
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