Stethoscope in their first aid kit - strongly recommend

[Jnhuk]

Had scary night last night with serious ill horse and just stressed the importance of knowing your own horse/s normal breathing/pulse and temp as well as behaviours. Probably like most folks I have only done these things when things not right

Was struggling to get an accurate pulse but then tried using a stethascope behind the elbow and so much easier! I would suggest anyone that struggles being able to take an accurate pulse, get one for their first aid kit.

Horse in question is doing a lot better but it was quite scary last night as he didn;t look that bad just a bit dull but his TPR showed a completely difference picture and showed we needed the vet out immediately. Don't think I would have had my horse today if I had waited to see how he was in the morning.

 

[Batgirl]

Have one, cheap purchase and useful. Make sure you take a baseline so you know what is normal I have it jotted down on a piece of paper in a plastic wallet in my 1st aid kit.

 

[leggs]

standard in my FA kit !

 

[Frumpoon]

Recommend a proper littman and not a cheap nasty steth, the less background fuffle the better

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

standard in my FA kit !

Mine too, it's a decent one

Edited to add, I take routine temp and check heart and pulse rate regularly for mine when they first arrive, then about every 2 to 3 months, gives a good record and makes sure that they are all easy to tackle (accept) for this