| Horse supplies run the gamut from grooming | | | | These are excellent substitutes for disinfectants |
| products to nutritional supplements. But there is | | | | because they clean wounds with the same |
| an essential horse supply that you shouldn't leave | | | | efficiency, but without the need for water. |
| your barn, or your saddlebag without. Horse first | | | | Ointments or wound powders are also worthy |
| aid pack might be just the thing that could save | | | | additions to your kit. They can prevent entrance |
| your horse's life. Hollywood had often dramatized | | | | of new bacteria inside the wound and speed up |
| the situation wherein the rider shoots his horse | | | | the healing process. However, be sure to use |
| because it is injured. Probably, he doesn't have his | | | | ointments, powders, and creams that have been |
| first aid pack with him. No good comes from killing | | | | approved by your vet. A fly repellent applied or |
| a horse over a minor injury if you could put it out | | | | sprayed on the wound lowers further infection or |
| of its agony without pulling the trigger. Plus, you | | | | contamination risks considerably. Wound dressings |
| know from experience that no matter how | | | | come in sterile individual packs and they are good |
| thought out or planned an outing might be, there | | | | for covering wounds and promoting healing. There |
| are just some things that go awry. It's not being | | | | should be a supply of bandages in your kit, or at |
| paranoid, it is being prepared. Your preparation | | | | least two with a wide breadth. They are good for |
| might help prevent your ride from turning into a | | | | stabilizing fractures, splints, and securing pads over |
| Hollywood drama. | | | | bleedings. Speaking of bleedings, cotton wool and |
| The kit must be stored in a container or bag that | | | | gauze are essential for preventing excess |
| can keep moisture and dirt out because these | | | | bleeding. Salts are good for soaking diseased |
| encourage the growth of bacteria. You would just | | | | hooves and feet. |
| aggravate your horse's infection if you used | | | | Aside from these medications, there are some |
| contaminated bandages. Stores that sell horse | | | | supplies which you can buy from equine stores |
| supplies carry items such as a plastic zipper bag. | | | | and regular drug stores. Petroleum jellies are good |
| Aside from keeping tools, or grooming equipment, | | | | for chafing, minor burns, and skin sores. |
| these are also good for storing first aid items. | | | | Thermometer is an investment to add to your |
| Groceries sell plastic food containers in varying | | | | horse supplies. Expert riders advise to keep your |
| sizes. Aside from keeping possible contaminants | | | | thermometers clipped to the tail of your horse to |
| out, you could also choose one that could fit in | | | | avoid loss. Scissors, tweezers, and forceps are |
| your saddlebag. Among the things that you should | | | | tools you shouldn't forget adding to your first aid |
| include in your kit, a disinfectant probably is the | | | | pack. Aside from cutting bandages, they are also |
| most handy in most injuries. From minor scrapes | | | | perfect for removing splinters and stones stuck in |
| and abrasions to wounds, disinfectants are | | | | horses' hooves. Lastly, these first aid pack is just |
| essential cleansers. Just follow the manufacturers' | | | | for providing your horse help in emergencies |
| instructions especially when using industrial grades | | | | before the vet arrives. These are just for |
| as excessive use could dry your horse's skin. | | | | preventive measures, meaning they can't cure |
| Antiseptic scrubs and swabs become useful for | | | | your horse. It is still important to call a vet after |
| disinfecting wounds in the absence of water. | | | | applying first aid. |