Basics
What is the normal temperature range for a horse?
99.5 - 101.5 degrees F
What are the three C's of wound care?
Clean, Clot & Cover
Small, shallow scrape on front leg. No fever, not lame. What should you do?
Non emergency- Clean, clot and cover. Monitor at home.
What is a stethoscope used for?
To take the heart rate or listen to gut sounds
What is the number one killer in adult horses?
Colic
What is the normal range for heart rate?
30-40 BPM
What should you clean a wound with?
Saline, mild soap or just plain water
Horse is refusing hay & grain. What should you do?
Call the vet and provide vital signs. Monitor for other symptoms such as pawing, frequent rolling, decrease in manure output.
What is shock?
Loss of blood
Approximately how long does it take a horse's hoof to fully regrow?
What is the normal range for respiration?
12-20 BPM
What are the 5 layers of a proper bandage?
2. Non-adhesive pad
3. Cotton Roll
4. Rolled gauze
5. Vet Wrap
Horse heavily bleeding near the fetlock. What should you do?
Call the vet and provide vital signs. This needs to be seen by a vet since the joint could be involved. Clean, clot & cover the best you can while you wait for the vet to arrive.
What is a bacterial infection that occurs in the frog?
Thrush
Can horses breathe through their mouths?
How many seconds should the horses skin return back to normal once the skin pinch test has been performed?
1 second
Why do we have to keep a fresh wound covered as opposed to air healing?
To heal from the inside out to prevent infection
Horse has a swollen eye with a minor laceration of the eyelid. What should you do?
Call the vet and provide vital signs. If the horse will allow you to gently wipe away any debris or blood then do so. Place an eye donut on the horse for comfort. Eyes are always an emergency so wait for the vet to arrive.
What is inflammation of the laminae of the hoof called?
Laminitis
True or False? Horses can't vomit.
True
True or False? You should hear frequent gut sounds on BOTH sides of a horse?
True
What is something that you can do to make it easier to see and clean a wound?
Clip the area
Horse was visibly bitten by a snake on the nose. What should you do?
Call the vet and provide vital signs. Insert two lubricated 6" pieces of hose (or a 30 CC syringe) into the nostrils and secure. Keep the horse calm, head low & wait for the vet to arrive.
What is the importance of the soft cotton roll layer in bandaging?
Support, absorption, protective barrier
Horse height is measured in what?
Hands