As a responsible horse owner, it’s important to have an emergency plan for unexpected horse care expenses. This includes everything from who you’re going to call to how you’re going to afford it.

In this video brought to you by CareCredit, Wendy Krebs, DVM, describes common emergencies she and her team see at Bend Equine Medical Center, in Oregon, what they typically cost to treat, and payment options for horse care expenses.

“Equine emergencies can be really spendy,” she said. “Horses often require some pretty intensive care for the situations they get themselves into. So it’s important to have some options for how you’re going to afford those expenses.”