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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: When to Call the Vet

July 12, 2021DeAnn SloanSponsored#FIRST AID, #SMARTPAK, #veterinarianComments Off

As horse owners, we address all types of minor ailments on our own. From scrapes to mysterious swelling, we learn a lot through the course of horse ownership. But when is it time to actually call the vet? (more…)

Close Calls: The Reminders We Shouldn’t Need (But Often Do)

September 4, 2019DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#FIRST AID, #helpful tips, #remindersLeave a comment

Why is it that it sometimes takes close calls, brushes with disaster, to remind us to do the things we really know we should be doing in the first place?

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Inside My Equine First Aid Kit

September 16, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanUncategorized#FIRST AID2 Comments

Horses tend to be a little accident prone. Here’s a list of everything I keep in my emergency stash.

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First Aid for Lawn Darts

August 20, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#FIRST AID, #SAFETYLeave a comment

Bernadette Kilcer knows a thing or two about “Oh $h!t” moments. Here, she shares some tips for accident preparation and post-fall damage control. (more…)

Ask the Vet: Are you prepared?

May 30, 2012Leslie WylieUncategorized#ASK THE VET, #FIRST AID, #HEALTH, #JEN1 Comment

Accidents happen (especially when there are horses involved). It’s our job as horse owners to be as prepared as possible for the unexpected. This week, Dr. Jen Johnson shows us how to assemble a well-stocked equine first-aid kit. (more…)