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Equine First AidChecklist

A practical, printable 4-page reference covering wound types, severity assessment, step-by-step cleaning, bandaging, infection signs, and emergency contacts. Keep one in your tack room, one in your trailer.

10 sections covering everything from kit essentials to vital signs
Tick-box format — use it as a real checklist
Healing journal template for tracking wound progress
Emergency contacts section to fill in and keep handy
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A Practical Reference for Horse Owners

Equine First Aid Checklist

By Jenni B • equine-guides.com

First Aid Kit Essentials

15 items

Wound Types Reference

5 categories

Severity Assessment

7 checks

Step-by-Step Cleaning

9 steps

Bandaging Checklist

3-layer system

Healing Journal Template

printable

4 pages • A4 printable • PDF format

FREE

What's inside

10 Sections of Practical Reference

SECTION 01

First Aid Kit Essentials

15-item checklist with purpose for each item. Tick them off as you stock your kit.

SECTION 02

Wound Types Reference

Quick-reference table covering cuts, abrasions, punctures, contusions, and sprains.

SECTION 03

Severity Assessment

7 systematic checks to determine if you need the vet — and how urgently.

SECTION 04

Step-by-Step Cleaning

9-step wound cleaning process from securing your horse to applying dressings.

SECTION 05

Bandaging Checklist

The three-layer principle plus 5 daily monitoring checks.

SECTION 06

Infection Warning Signs

6 red flags that mean the wound needs veterinary attention.

SECTION 07

Care by Body Part

Specific guidance for lower legs, joints, face, hooves, and body wounds.

SECTION 08

Healing Journal

Printable template to track wound progress each time you change a dressing.

SECTION 09

Vital Signs Reference

Normal ranges for temperature, heart rate, respiration, and capillary refill.

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