Not to be pessimistic, but if you own horses long enough, you will have to deal with emergencies. The best way to handle these situations is to be prepared. Here are some suggested items for a basic first-aid kit: Thermometer; flashlight; bandage material including padding, Vetrap, Elastikon tape, brown gauze, sterile gauze, track bandages, and duct tape; Easy Boot; Betadine antiseptic scrub;

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