9 Top Equine First Aid Kit Essentials

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There are many first aid kit essentials that should be added to your tack box so you are well prepared for if, or when your horse is injured. Apart from the thermometer, scissors, duct tape and clean sponges, what else should you consider adding so you’re well stocked up?

Here we take a look at a 9 top selling items to add into your equine first aid kit.

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Cohesive Bandages – Large

Used to keep a dressing in place, ideal for covering large areas due to the width. For use on horses, ponies, pets and humans.

10cm x 4.5 meters long, easy to tear.

Pack of 5 multicoloured.

£9.99 including Prime delivery, Amazon SHOP NOW >> 

Dermagel Spray

Ideal for use on an existing injury to provide a moist epidermal environment to assist in the cleaning and deridation of necrotic tissue. Encourages hair growth and aids in the prevention of scar tissue. No steriod ingredients. 50ml.

£11.10 including free delivery, Amazon SHOP NOW >>

Self Adherent Bandages – Small

5 yards long x 2 inch self adherent bandages. Ideal for horses, ponies, pets or human use. Made of nonwoven material, light weight, waterproof and stays in place with no pins.

Pack of 5 multicoloured.

£6.98 including Prime delivery, Amazon SHOP NOW >> 

NETTEX Veterinary Surgical Scrub

Fast acting antibacterial skin cleanser with antiseptic agents, perfect for cuts, mud fever scabs and other associated injuries/skin conditions. Helps prevent the spread of bacteria during wound treatment. Also used for handwashing prep.

Gold Label Iodine Disinfectant Spray

For application near minor cuts and grazes. Contains non-toxic povidone iodine. Can be used up to three times a day. Disinfectant solution – 500ml

£9.28 with free delivery, Amazon SHOP NOW >>

Gold Label Purple Spray

Effective on minor cuts, grazes and abrasions for horses. The formula acts as an antibacterial spray. Also contains Aloe Vera to moisturise and further maintain the healing process. Also for use on pets. 500ml.

£9.79 including free delivery, Amazon SHOP NOW >>

Robinson Healthcare Animalintex

Essential for use in drawing out infection, whether it be a hoof abscess or from a cut. To use on horses and ponies underneath bandaging. Careful attention should be paid to instructions. Used hot helps draw infection, cold can help reduce swelling.

Each pack contains three poultice dressings.

£7.04 including prime delivery, Amazon SHOP NOW >> 

Protexin Equine Premium Gut Balancer

A swift change in turnout, results in less exercise and more hay, which can cause unwanted digestive upset. The Equine Gut Balancer Supplement is ideal to add in to help settle the gut in situations where the horse may be on box rest.  Gut Balancer acts as a daily probiotic supplement to ensure the gut microflora is optimised for immune systme support. 700g.

£25.15 including Prime delivery, Amazon SHOP NOW >>

Robinson Cotton Wool

Premium quality cotton wool suitable for cushioning under bandages etc. Highly absorbent made from 100% pure cotton. Can be used for horses, ponies, pets and humans!

£6.51 including Prime Delivery, Amazon SHOP NOW >>