First Aid: How to Save Your Horse in an Emergency (Cadmos Horse Guides)

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.