This is the long-awaited how-to handbook for treating riding injuries in the field for both rider and horse, with step-by-step numbered instructions for the most common injuries and what to do until help arrives. Injuries range from insect and animal bites, allergies, and broken bones to head injuries, hypothermia, and hoof wounds. This is an authoritative pocket reference that combines advice from a reputable veterinarian and a medical doctor, a perfect package for first aid kits.

Provides handy tips on what to do in an emergency and how you can best make use of the time while waiting for the vet. Covers: how to avoid emergencies and first aid; bandaging; wounds; fractures; and changes in the stomach and intestinal tract.

With a nail-hole at the top of each page spread, this book can hang on a barn wall as a hands-free visual guide to every health situation likely to occur. Graphic step-by-step presentations guide farmers through daily health checks, basic dental and hoof care, preventive procedures, emergency first aid care, and wound treatment.

First Aid for Horses Know what to do before it is too late! Practical, easy-to-follow advice on: the most common illnesses and accidents suffered by horses approaching and handling an injured or sick horse prevention and treatment of injuries and illness when to call the vet The Howell Equestrian Library

Every rider should be prepared for an emergency. Being informed and prepared will make a crucial difference between coping and floundering helplessly, or even making things much worse during the critical period immediately following an accident. This guide describes how to treat the most frequent injuries and illnesses that occur, when to call the vet, and what to do until the vet arrives. The authors describe typical emergencies, what should be observed in the daily inspection for soundness, and much more.

Provides advice on how and when to administer first aid to horses, featuring action plans designed to help diagnose an injury or illness through a series of questions and presenting visual, step-by-step instructions on treatments and preventive horse care.