Adult Horse

· Temperature: 99.5 - 101.5 F

· Heart Rate: 32 - 44 beats/min.

· Respiratory Rate: 6 - 16 breaths/min.

· Mucous Membrane Color: Pale Pink

· Capillary Refill Time: 12 seconds

· Gut Sounds: Always Present

Foals

· Temperature: Increases the first four days, then plateaus at 100 - 102 F

· Heart Rate: 60 - 110 beats/min.

· Respiratory: 25 - 60 breaths/min.

First Aid Kit

· Stethoscope

· Scissors

· 4 X 4 gauze

· Vet Wrap

· Ophthalmic Ointment

· 6" gauze roll

· Betadine Scrub/Solution

· Sheet or Roll Cotton

· Thermometer

· Elastikon tape

· Duct tape

· Flash light

· Medication (if possible): Tribrissen Tabs (SMZ), Phenylbutazone or Banamine

Basic First Aid

Lacerations:

· Control Hemorrhage - bandage or direct pressure

· Clean contaminated wound with clear water/antiseptic soap

· Control swelling- bandage

· Attention to punctures

Colic:

· Mild to Moderate pain obtain vital signs then call for assistance/advice

· No food Walk 10 - 15 min./Rest 30 min.

· Severe or Unrelenting Pain Call NOW

Eye Problem:

· Clean/Flush with eye wash

· Cold compress if swollen

· Antibiotic ophthalmic ointment

· Call for assistance / advice