I don't have a trailer, I want a trailer, I beg my hubby for a trailer on a weekly basis :)
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| This is totally reasonable right?! Only $100k lol |
My BFF's parents have room for a temporary stay if needed... but I have a backup barn as well- pending they still have room if/when needed- hopefully the time never comes.
I have extra halters and lead ropes.
I have a small medical kit.
- Telfa/medicated pads
- Roll Gauze
- Cotton sheets or cloth quilts (got em)
- Vet wrap/Ace bandages or polo wraps (got em)
- White bandage tape/duct tape
- Bandage scissors
- Wound cleanser scrub or solution (got em)
-Wound flush/saline
- Wound dressing (got em)
- Poultice wraps
- Eye ointment or lubricant
- Light source
- Sharp knife/wire cutter/pliers
- Anti-inflammatory
- Flushing syringe
-Thermometer (got it)
- Medications
- Gloves
- Electrolytes (got em)
- Twitch
- Sedation or tranquilizer medications
- Stethoscope
- Intravenous fluids and medications
- Epinephrine/Antihistamines/Steroids
- Antibiotics
- Hose
- Ice/heat wraps (got cold)
- Syringes and needles
Do you all have game plans for your horse in case of a disaster?
What else do you all have on hand in-case of emergency?
Light hack and cold hose Monday and Tuesday, something plus ice boots Wednesday and Thursday, maybe a light trainer hack Friday and idk Saturday.
I have insurance.
ReplyDeleteBut that is for a catastrophic situation... what about things that aren't life of death? :) I know we are lucky to have an amazing trainer to help out...
DeleteAmen on the insurance
DeleteYes buy the $100k trailer! I have a small-ish first aid kit that I started putting together when Walker got sick, but it is definitely missing a few items that it could really use. At the moment, if my barn burnt down and Walker made it out, I have none of my stuff at the barn so all would be well. I have a friend with a barn in her backyard that I'm sure I could put Walker at for the meantime (it even has an indoor and outdoor arena - they just don't have any horses in it). Transportation is always a concern, even when you're not thinking about emergencies.
ReplyDeleteHaha ok ill use my pocket change to get the trailer :)
DeleteYeah I want a trailer bad!
I have most of this -- I'm just missing:
ReplyDelete* syringes/needles (I don't know how to do IV anything, only IM or subcutaneous, and subQ I'm not confident in ... so I leave it to the pros)
* wound flush (though I could come up with saline pretty easily, and I have a big syringe)
* poultice wraps/poultice
* eye ointment
* sedation/tranq medications
* stethoscope
* epinephrine/antihistamine (this does mean the equine variety, yes? I always have benadryl right there for humans, being of the allergic sort)
* heat wraps
The thing I lack in case of disaster that could and has spelled disaster? Trailer. :/ I am pretty confident that, in case of fire or whatnot threatening the barn area, we could round up enough spots on trailers to get everyone out, but I would love to have my own.
I have plans to ride Henry out of harms way if needed lol!
DeleteYou have a good set up, I need to acquire more "emergency stuff"
This is a great reminder that I need to check with my barn to see what sort of plan they have in place in case of emergency. Another perk of not owning -- Vin's owner has most of this stuff on hand. WOO.
ReplyDeletenice! :)
DeleteYou NEED that trailer, really! :) My disaster plan is actually non-existent. I would have to rely 100% on my trainer and friends with trailers, because I don't have a truck or trailer and I don't have somewhere to take my horse either... that's not good.
ReplyDeletehaha right.. can you convince my hubby? :) I really plan to ride Henry away if needed lol! And my bff can pick me up down the road however far I make it.
DeleteThat trailer is totally reasonable. With all that space it could serve so many purposes :P
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely have to add Animalintex or a similar poultice wrap to the list. The moment I don't have it in my medical box is the moment my horse gets an abscess.
And upon further inspection, I see it's already on the list. I was blinded by the awesomeness of the trailer.
DeleteTotally reasonable :)
DeleteI want a trailer so bad too! That one is awesome!
ReplyDeleteRight.. it's so nice!
DeleteLuckily my sister and her trailer are just 20 minutes or so away from the barn where Loki is boarded. I do plan on having my own trailer again someday sooner or later, though.
ReplyDeleteYeah i hope to have one sooner then later too :)
DeleteRecent flooding in my province, and the scramble to move horses, certainly brought this into focus recently for me too. It's scary, and it definitely made me think I need to talk to the BO about if they have an evacuation plan.
ReplyDeleteExcellent medical kit. I think you are definitely prepared.
Yeah im not sure the BO has a plan.. but im sure my trainer does :)
DeleteGood list - I would only add epsom salts for soaking + surgical tubing and mineral oil. If you end up needing to be tubed it saves to have your own supplies.
ReplyDeleteAny possibility of a not quite so deluxe trailer just for starters?
LOL that one is a little much for my first trailer eh? :)
DeleteOh adding those to the list, thanks!
I never kept a knife in my trailer until I saw a horse freak out in a trailer somehow getting herself under the center divider and the safety knot was pulled so tight it wouldn't release. Very scary situation. As for the trailer, I definitely take it for granted having one. Being independently mobile is lovely. I'll think happy trailer thoughts for you! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the happy trailer thoughts! :)
DeleteOh a knife is a good one!
I want a horse trailer too. I have decided to get a horse trailer before I buy a horse (more money to save up). I just want a basic 2 horse bumper pull with a tack room.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to think about disaster plans too. Brush fires and hurricanes are the major things where I live.
Nice! Just make sure you get it big enough for your intended horse :) Henry won't fit in a regular 2 horse straight load.
DeleteI dream of trailers too. Sending trailer vibes your way.
ReplyDeleteThanks! :) We can dream big!
DeleteI know that brick/fence picture ;-) And I have most of those things, but honestly, I am not prepared should she have a medical emergency. I need to get more practice in my IV shots, my IM shots are mastered, but my trainer keeps a very wells stocked health cabinet should someone get hurt.
ReplyDeleteI got it off tumblr... where do you know it from? :)
DeleteYeah my trainer has it all under control but I want to make sure I am prepared in case :)
Thats at ESP or the grounds WEF is held on :-)
Deleteoooo nice :)
DeleteI want (NEED) a trailer as well!! I think that beautiful one up there is totally reasonable! HAH. I might just skip home ownership and buy an awesome horse trailer with living quarters... seems reasonable, eh? You're smart to have an emergency plan, I like it!
ReplyDeletetotally reasonable! lol!!! Shoot I should propose that to my hubby- sell the house and buy a hella nice trailer :)
DeleteLove this list, I'm going to start to put together my kit now!
ReplyDeleteyay! :)
DeleteThanks for posting the emergency kit list! I have some of these things but need to work on getting it all together in one place.
ReplyDeleteYes me too! I need them easily accessible :)
DeleteHaving been on my own forever (no full time trainers), I don't even consider it a disaster plan. It's more just a way of life. I've either had my horses at home, at someone else's home, or at a barn where you are totally on your own (they provide the stall and someone to toss hay).
ReplyDeleteSince I have always been responsible for my own horse care, I've acquired the list of medical supplies that I've found I've needed, feel comfortable administering, or thought might come in handy someday. And having been an endurance rider for nearly two decades taught me a lot about emergency health care and best practices for moving sick or injured horses.
My medical emergency kit is stored in a large plastic tub with a tight fitting lid. It's clearly labeled with a sharpie marker and I go through it now and again to refresh what might have been used. The stethoscope and thermometer are the two items I use more than any other thing. Having a trailer also makes dealing with medical issues (my own or a friend's) easier to handle because I can usually get to the hospital more quickly than the vet can get to me.
And since most of my friends keep their horses at home, I always have an emergency destination available.
Having a plan and resources to deal with emergencies is critical since emergencies can and do happen. Good topic to get people thinking and acting!