BARN FIRST AID KIT

 

  • 1. Commercial first aid kit
  • 2. Baggie of band-aids and towelettes
  • 3. 2x2 or 2X3 gauze pads
  • 4. 4x4 gauze pads
  • 5. Kotex (for bulk dressing)
  • 6. Clear bandaging tape
  • 7. "KLING" dressing
  • 8. Vet wrap (Several rolls)
  • 9. 36" latex bandage
  • 10. Velcro straps
  • 11. Betadine solution
  • 12. Nitrofurazone ointment
  • 13. Antibiotic ointment
  • 14. Phenylbutazone ("BUTE") tabs and paste
  • 15. "SWAT" fly repellant ointment
  • 16. "CUT HEAL"
  • 17. "FURALL" spray
  • 18. "ICHTHAMMOL" ointment
  • 19. "B-KALM" paste
  • 20. "DESITIN" ointment
  • 21. Electrolytes
  • 22. Zinc oxide ointment
  • 23. 12cc bent tip catheter
  • 24. Scissors
  • 25. Forceps or tweezers
  • 26. Thermometer
  • 27. Kleenex
  • 28. Duct tape
  • 29. Sponge
  • 30. Leather belt
  • 31. Hoof Pick w/ brush
  • 32. Old bath towels
  • 33. Turkey baster
  • 34. Small rubber bands

    Also around the barn should be:

  • 1. Extra halter and lead ropes
  • 2. Clippers
  • 3. Old blankets
  • 4. Clean buckets
  • 5. Flashlights
  • 6. Sheets

    TRAIL FIRST AID KIT

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    Here's what we've found to be a practical first aid kit to carry on horseback. It all fits nicely into a cantle bag which we take on all trail rides.

  • 1 Pocket first aid kit
  • 2. Baggie of band-aids and towelettes
  • 3. 2X2 gauze pads
  • 4. Kotex (for bulk dressing)
  • 5. Waterproof bandaging tape
  • 6. Ace Bandage
  • 7. Antibiotic ointment
  • 8. Vet wrap
  • 9. Triangular bandage
  • 10. Phenylbutazone ("BUTE") tabs or paste
  • 11. Betadine (diluted)
  • 12. Electrolytes
  • 13. Compact mirror
  • 14. Safety pins
  • 15. Small rubber bands
  • 16. "Desitin" ointment
  • 17. Hoof pick w/ brush
  • 18. 12cc bent tip catheter
  • 19. Insect repellant wipes (horse)
  • 20. Insect repellant wipes (human)
  • 21. Forceps
  • 22. Small hand towel
  • 23. Kleenex
  • 24. Dental floss
  • 25. Velcro straps
  • 26. 6" rubber hoses (2 each)
  • 27. Scissors
  • 28. Moisturizing lotion
  • 29. "Chapstick"
  • 30. Aspirin, Tylenol, etc.
  • 31. Antihistamine
  • 32. Insect sting swabs
  • 33. "Visine"
  • 34. Eye pad
  • 35. "Digel"
  • 36. Sewing kit
  • 37. Sun screen
  • 38. Drop cloth
  • 39. Emergency money
  • 40. TRAIL MAPS!  

     

    TRAILER FIRST AID KIT

    You never know what you'll encounter when you trailer out, and you shouldn't go out unprepared. Here's what we've found to be a practical first aid kit to carry in our horse trailers (in addition to the standard "automobile" first aid kit in the pickup). It all fits nicely in a standard tackle box.

    "HUMAN" COMPARTMENT

  • 1. Pocket first aid kit
  • 2. Baggie of band-aids and towelettes
  • 3. 2X3 gauze pads
  • 4. Kotex (for bulk dressing)
  • 5. Clear bandaging tape
  • 6. Bandanna
  • 7. Antibiotic ointment
  • 8. "DESITIN" ointment
  • 9. Zinc oxide ointment
  • 10. 12cc bent tip catheter
  • 11. Scissors
  • 12. Forceps & tweezers
  • 13. Kleenex
  • 14. Sewing kit
  • 15. Insect sting swabs
  • 16. Eye pad
  • 17. Tylenol
  • 18. Rolaids  

    "HORSE" COMPARTMENT

  • 1. 2x2 gauze pads
  • 2. "KLING" dressing
  • 3. Kotex (for bulk dressing)
  • 4. Vet wrap
  • 5. 36" latex bandage
  • 6. Leg wrap
  • 7. Betadine solution (diluted)
  • 8. Phenylbutazone ("BUTE") tabs or paste
  • 9. Velcro straps
  • 10. "B-KALM" paste
  • 11. "SWAT" fly repellant ointment
  • 12. Electrolytes
  • 13. Nitrofurazone ointment
  • 14. "CUT HEAL"
  • 15. "FURALL" spray
  • 16. Leather belt
  • 17. Hoof Pick w/ brush
  • 18. 12cc syringe w/o needle
  • 19. Duct tape
  • 20. Small rubber bands
  • 21. Sponge
  • 22. 5" pc. of garden hose* (2 each)

    * Garden hose pieces can be used to keep nasal airways open in the event of snake bite or anaphylactic shock.

    Other items in the trailer should include an extra halter and lead rope, clippers or grooming scissors, an old bath towel, twitch, sponge, and a clean bucket.

    Be sure to inspect your first aid supplies periodically, particularly at the beginning and end of each "trailering" season!