While horses are beautifully elegant and gentle animals, every horse owner knows just how accident prone they can be. From hoof abscesses to cuts and scrapes, horses can present their owners with a whole range of ailments and injuries. That’s why it’s extremely important to ensure you have a well-equipped first aid kit for horses in case of those unexpected emergencies.
At Chelford Farm Supplies we are Cheshire’s leading stockist of equestrian products. From first aid essentials and specialist treatments to horse therapy boots and massage pads, our range of top equestrian brands such Equilibrium, LeMieux, Equine America, Animalintex and Nettex are packed full of products which are first aid and therapy must-haves for horse owners.
Top of everyone’s horse first aid kit list should be several rolls of Vetwrap. Vet wrap is a flexible bandage which, while easy to tear and is flexible, provides excellent protection and support. Whether it’s to keep a poultice in place or protect a wound, vetwrap can be used in a multitude of ways and always handy to have kept on the yard.
Hoof abscesses can be extremely common for some horses, and a hoof poultice is the best course of action for how to treat an abscess. On your poultice check list you’ll need animalintex pads and Epsom salts to help draw out the infection, as well as plenty of vetwrap and a sturdy tape such as Gorilla Tape to keep the poultice in place. Foot abscesses in horses can show up at the most unexpected and inconvenient time, so making sure you have plenty of poultice supplies in your first aid kit will keep you well prepared.
To help your horse stay feeling tip top all year round, horse therapy boots and massage pads are ideal tools for stimulating blood flow and preventing wear and tear. Horseware Ice Vibe Boots are an extremely popular pair of therapy boots for horses which can be used for fit and healthy horses before and after exercise, as well as for horses recovering from injury. Massaging pads for horses such as the Equilibrium Massage Pad provide your horse with a relaxing and effective massage, which can be a treat for your equine or used as part of therapy for horses recovering from injury.
Whether you simply want to keep some first aid essentials in your grooming kit, or are looking for a complete horse first aid kit, you’ll find a huge range of products within our selection. Shop equestrian products online, or visit our Cheshire tack shop to view our range.