Did you know 80% of first-aid is the prevention of it?

As we kick off the first few weeks of summer, many of us are itching to spend as much time as possible in the saddle. However, we want to be sure you are and your animals are staying safe, too! These human and horseback riding safety tips will help keep you safe in the saddle and at the barn.

Before hitting the trails, make sure you are prepared and ready to take on any challenge that may arise! As Adelle of Prime Equine shared on our webinar, 80% of first-aid is the prevention of ever needing first-aid. Regardless if you are just going on a leisurely 1-hour stroll in your backyard, Adelle encourages you to bring several items and prepare to be gone for the day. These can include water, snacks, a multitool, and an extra bridle, just to name a few. 

As many in the industry has learned, inconveniences happen when you’re relying on animals and equipment. For example, a bridle breaks, or your horse throws a shoe. When emergencies happen, you’ll be glad you took precautionary measures and prepared! Below you will find a list of things you might need while participating in horse-related activities. 

Aloe Vera Gel

Antiseptic Towels

Baking Soda

Benadryl

Betadine/Iodine

Blood Stop

Blue Kote

Bute

Change of Clothes

Cotton Rolls

Diapers

Duct Tape

Easy Boots

Electrolytes

Epsom Salts

Flashlight

Fly Spray

Garbage Bags

Gauze Roll

Gloves

Hand Sprayer

Hoof Pick

Isoprpyline Spray

Knife

Standing Wraps

Stethoscope

Sugar

Syringes

Tourniquet

Tow Strap

Tweezers

Kopper Care

Lariat

Leather String

Matches/Lighter

Medications

Mirror

Multi-tool

Nippers

Non-Stick Pads

Omeprazole

Pain Reliever

Paper Towels

Petroleum Jelly

Pillow Wraps

Rasp

Rope

Saline

Salt

Scalpel

Scissors

Silver Blanket

Soft Tape Measure

Spare Halter/Lead Rope

Sunscreen

Twitch

Vet Wrap

Water

Whistle

Wound Gel

Zinc Oxide

If you left for an excursion right now, how prepared would you be? We’re here to help you have what you need, even if you never have to use it! As you pack your first-aid for the summer, tag us in your posts! We would love to share your safety stories on Instagram and Facebook! Get preparing!

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