Equine Health Emergencies: Plan Ahead for Best Outcomes
Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA
May 12, 2026
If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Create an after-hours emergency plan with your veterinarian in advance to ensure your horse receives timely treatment.
Listen to this episode of Ask TheHorse to learn how to prepare for equine health emergencies logistically and financially. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Resolving hoof wounds requires working closely with your veterinarian to manage lesions until they heal. Learn about 4 common wounds and how vets treat them.
Get tips on how to manage equine leg lacerations that require bandaging.
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There are right and wrong ways to bandage horses’ limbs, no matter the wrap’s purpose.
Punctures, abscesses, and worse: What to do when your horse’s hoof is hurting and whom to call for help.
Learn about the 4 stages of wound repair and the steps you can take to help your horse’s wounds heal.
When a horse’s healing process gets derailed, wounds can become chronic. Here’s how to prevent complications.
A team of emergency and large animal rescue professionals saved a hypothermic mare stuck in a creek.
They might appear minor on the surface, but puncture wounds can involve dangerous underlying damage and infection. Here’s what you need to know about these injuries.
Learn about bandaging materials, proper technique, and tips and tricks for managing fresh wounds and swollen limbs.
Experts discuss what to do when your horse turns up with knee, hock, fetlock, or other leg joint wounds, and why.
Follow these steps to clean and treat minor horse wounds.
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