Everyone should have a horse first aid kit, here's a list of basic items:
- Roll of cotton wool
- Clean container for water
- Hibiscrub or other antiseptic solution
- Melonin/Allevyn/suitable dressing
- Gamgee
- Vetwrap/other adhesive bandage
- Antiseptic creams and soluble clear wound gels
- Animalintex or other poultice material
- Duck tape
- Hoof pick
- Round ended scissors
- Thermometer
- Clear directions to the yard written down so anyone can give directions when calling vets in etc.
- Torch - remember to check / replace batteries
- Phone numbers for vet, farrier and insurance company
- A well-charged mobile phone or change for pay phone if available
