Stethoscope (easiest and most reliable way to assess heart rate, also handy for listening for intestinal motility in colic situations)
Thermometer (mercury or digital—available at pharmacies and grocery stores)
Antiseptic solutions such as Betadine or Chlorhexadine
Antiseptic soaps such as Betadine or Chlorhexadine scrubs
Sleeve of 4" x 4" gauze squares for cleaning wounds
Spray bottle with dilute Betadine solution for cleaning wounds
Antiseptic and/or antibacterial ointments such as Furacin, Nolvasan, triple antibiotic, etc.
Sterile wound dressing pads or box of pantyliners
Roll gauze or stretchy foam wrap for applying dressing pad to wound
14" and 16" leg quilts (two of each) for wrapping fore and hind limbs
Non-stretch track bandages or Vetrap for securing quilt to leg
Small, clean bucket or dish pan and clean towels
Epsom salts
Pantyhose or knee-highs for foot wraps
Duct tape
Low rubber feed tub for soaking feet
Bandage scissors
Spare halter and lead
Hammer and sturdy nail for hanging IV fluid bags
Flashlight, work light and extension cord
Two 10-foot pieces of heavy rope (for assisting a cast horse, for example)
Old broomsticks or PVC pipe for use as splints
Normal Equine Vital Signs
Temperature: 99.5° to 100.5° Fahrenheit
Heart Rate: 32 to 44 beats per minute
Respiratory Rate: 12 to 24 breaths per minute
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