Equine Basic First Aid Presentation

31730 Sport Horse Way,Tangent OR 97389

27 January, 2022

Description

Equine Basic First Aid will give you the knowledge and skills you need to give your horse immediate first aid while you wait for the Vet. Please Join Dr. Palsgaard and Dr. Moran as they present Basic First Aid for Horses on Thursday, January 27th at 6pm. The presentation will be held at Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic and registration is FREE! Accidents, injuries, and illness can happen at any time, anywhere, for any number of reasons. This makes it essential that everyone involved with horses – riders, drivers, trainers, grooms – learn how to assess emergency situations, administer first aid, and keep everyone safe in the process. This course covers an overview of common health conditions horse caregivers may encounter on a day-to-day basis. This does not include any advanced veterinary medical content regulated by law and the state veterinary practice act. Topics include: How to prepare an emergency plan and first aid kit for your farm How to obtain vital signs How to assess and bandage wounds How to manage sudden and severe lameness How to evaluate a horse showing signs of colic or choke How to approach a down horse who won't get up This introductory overview of how to manage some common medical emergencies is designed to give caregivers peace of mind knowing that we can step in and help our horse when needed until a professional arrives.