First Equine Aid

03/08/2025

Helpful information.

31/07/2025

In a class all her own. In every sense of the word. She is a dedicated volunteer at a horse rescue and took a day off of work to attend the Basic Health and Emergency First Aid Clinic at Wild Rose Farm.

Thanks for your attendance and dedication to the promotion of equine health.

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30/07/2025

Excellent day of learning new skills and new information to help our equine friends in an emergency.

30/07/2025

A good read about the dangers of Rabies for horses.

🚨With reports of a 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 in a horse from Garrard County, it's an important reminder to horse owners that yearly rabies vaccination is imperative. Rabies is always fatal; it's a neurologic disease that also has considerable public health significance. 🚨

The American Association of Equine Practitioners includes rabies in their list of Core Vaccines, meaning that every horse should receive the vaccine, no matter where they are located in the United States, what breed they are, or what they are used for — ALL horses are susceptible to this disease.

Rabies can present as
⚠️ Colic
⚠️ Neurologic issues
⚠️ Lameness
⚠️ Depression
⚠️ Aggression

It's important to note that rabies is transmissible to humans simply through the saliva of the infected horse.

Learn more about rabies at the AAEP website: https://aaep.org/resource/rabies-vaccination-guidelines/

07/07/2024

Did you know?

Summer is in full swing and it's only going to get hotter! ☀️

Unfortunately, some of our equine friends struggle to sweat properly in the summer heat, which can put them at an increased risk of heat stress.

Though there is limited evidence in regard to effective treatments for horses diagnosed with anhidrosis (the inability to sweat properly), there are a few therapies that have been proposed to help, including offering horses dark beer!

Overall, watch closely for signs of heat stress if your horse is diagnosed with anhidrosis. During the summer months, monitor your horse's response to the heat and ensure they are sweating an appropriate amount. If you have concerns about your horse's ability to sweat, please contact your veterinarian.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

13/06/2024

As temperatures are on the rise. . .

"Cool" hot weather tips! ☀️

The notion that a hot, recently exercised horse needs to walk until they are completely cooled off is a myth. A 2020 study found that out of the five methods tested, the quickest way to return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application. This doesn't mean that you should abruptly stop exercise—finish your ride or training session with a slow walk to allow your horse's heart rate and breathing to gradually return to normal, but after that your sweaty, hardworking horse should be offered a cool shower and drinking water (small but frequent amounts) without delay.

Overall, enjoy your summer rides but be aware of signs of heat stress in your horse. When heat and humidity soar, even moderate exercise can push your equine friend's body temperature beyond safe limits! Be sure to contact your veterinarian for more information about heat stroke and for recommendations tailored to your horse's individual situation.
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Information brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

09/06/2024

Who can relate? 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️😂💛

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22/04/2024

Very interesting information concerning eye injuries and a way to detect slight swelling.

👁️ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 The sooner you notice your horse’s eye is starting to swell, the better. Fortunately, there's a simple trick to identifying even the most minor swelling. >>>https://bit.ly/EQTestForEyeSwelling

13/04/2024

We cannot be too careful when it comes to Springtime grass.

12/04/2024

Helpful information as Spring temperatures vary from day to day.

For Horses With Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) or Cushing’s Disease (PPID): Pasture is particularly dangerous in the spring and the fall in areas where cool-season grasses ­flourish.

WARM DAYS (60° or above) + COOL NIGHTS (40° or below) = More sugars stored in leaves

To learn supportive practices for EMS and PPID horses, visit: https://loom.ly/PZN53Tg

29/03/2024

Kentucky Horse Council and Equus Magazine providing all of us with insightful information as some of us experience the dreaded “mud season”

Several different skin conditions can lead to scabbing and crusting on a horse’s lower limbs. Here are the questions to ask that will help reveal the true culprit. >>>https://bit.ly/EQLegCrud

25/03/2024