The following items assembled into an emergency kit will help you handle most situations

What to have for a HORSE EMERGENCY KIT!

The following items assembled into an emergency kit will help you handle most situations. These items are not only for use on the trailer, but are good to have around the barn. Discuss this list with your own veterinarian; he may have other suggestions that are appropriate for you and your situation.

ROLL COTTON - 2 rolls
ROLL GAUZE - 4 rolls ( 4" or 6")
GAUZE SQUARES
CLEAN STANDING BANDAGES - 2 quilt or fleece with outer wraps
ADHESIVE TAPE
24" SECTION OF 6" PVC PIPE which has been split in half lengthwise - for splinting; check that diameter of pipe fits your horse.
COHESIVE FLEXIBLE BANDAGE - 2 - 4" (Vetrap or Co-flex)
STICKY ROLL BANDAGE - Elastikon
THERMOMETER
STETHOSCOPE
MOSQUITO FORCEPS
SCISSORS
TWITCH
ANTISEPTIC SOAP - Betadine etc.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
ANTIBACTERIAL OINTMENT - Nitrofurozone Dressing or Triple Antibiotic
ANTIBACTERIAL SPRAY POWDER - Furox Spray
OPTHALMIC OINTMENT AND SALINE EYE WASH - Without cortizone or steriods
BUTAZOLIDIN PASTE (bute)
BANAMINE GRANULES OR PASTE
BUCKET
WATER - 10 gallons or more

All medications should be given on the advice of your own veterinarian or the veterinarian treating the condition. IMPROPER USE OF TRANQUILIZERS AND OTHER MEDICATION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR HORSE.