Jul 9, 2014 · When a horse either accidentally or purposefully scrapes against a rough object, such as a fence or wall, the skin and hair may be abraded with resulting tears of the skin, hair, …

Apr 11, 2017 · Keep these 14 items that belong in your equine first aid kit readily available to help take care of typical horse wounds, abrasions and laceration.

Abrasions. Imagine walking by your horse’s pasture. You catch him squabbling with another horse when your horse suddenly scrapes himself against a fence. Upon closer inspection, you notice …

Your horse getting scrapes, cuts, and abrasions is inevitable, but you can help eliminate the risk of situations where this could happen. First, clear your horse’s field of any obstacles that they …

Aug 10, 2023 · There are several kinds of cuts your horse can sustain: Abrasion —a scrape or a rub caused by friction (think “road rash”), which is generally superficial and doesn’t extend …

Jun 8, 2011 · Do you know the best first aid for your horse’s needs? “A wound to your horse’s body can take the form of an abrasion, puncture or full thickness skin cut,” notes Dr. Glennon …

Feb 23, 2021 · How to Treat a Cut, Abrasion, or Open Wound on a Horse #1 Stop the Bleeding. First and foremost, you need to stop any bleeding. While panicking is a natural reaction to …

Abrasions usually occur when a horse falls and skids, skinning her hip, leg or shoulder. If the wound is a simple abrasion, you can probably take care of it yourself, but check to make sure …

Sep 20, 2023 · Scrapes or abrasions – These are the most common wounds you’re likely to encounter on your horse. Abrasions are caused by friction against a rough surface—think road …

Sep 1, 2014 · Abrasions, Injuries to skin and flesh, Lacerations, Punctures. A wound is an injury that involves cutting, breaking, or opening of the skin and tissue of the horse so that inner …