This course gives horse owners the practical, hands‑on first aid skills needed to respond confidently when every second counts. You’ll learn how to recognise early warning signs, stabilise injuries, and take decisive action in emergencies so your horse has the best possible chance of recovery. Through clear instruction, real‑world scenarios, and guided practice, you’ll build the ability to stay calm, think clearly, and intervene effectively until professional help arrives.
Life Saving Confidence - know what to do in the critical first minutes of an emergency.
Practical skills — from wound care and bandaging to assessing pain, shock, and vital signs.
Emergency readiness — create a first aid plan, assemble the right kit, and understand when to call the vet.
Better everyday care — spot subtle changes in behaviour or health before they become serious.
Welcome to the course
Understanding Roles and Responsibilities
The Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
the Importance of Safety
The importance of safety in equine first aid situations
Appropriate handling, restraint and movement of horses for first aid
Understand appropriate handling, restraint and movement in first aid situations
Horse behavior checklist
The Equine Pain Scale
Travelling an injured or unwell horse
Common First Aid Conditions, Injuries and Illnesses
Vital Signs in Horses
Checking a horse's respiration and pulse
How to take a horse's temperature
Checking for signs a horse may be unwell or injured
Vital signs
Noticing subtle signs of colic
Wound Care and Bandaging
Know items contained within an equine first aid kit and the use of each.
The Equine First Aid Kit Quiz
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