Complete Equine Emergency Bible

Karen Bush holds the BHS Intermediate Teaching qualification, and for many years worked in commercial ABRS and BHS-approved riding establishments, teaching clients of all ages and levels. Karen lives in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Karen Coumbe is an experienced vet and author of First Aid for Horses. She writes regularly for Horse & Hound magazine.

Introduction Section I: First Aid - The first aid kit - Accidents and what to do: all types of wounds, broken bones, eye injuries - Sudden illness and what to do - After care Section II: Emergencies - Safety equipment and precautions - Equine emergencies and what to do: horses panicking, escaping or being stolen - Rider emergencies and what to do: horse bolts/rears or rider falls and is injured Section III: Road Safety - Rules of the road - Best Practice - How to be seen and stay safe - What to do in the event of an accident Section IV: Prevention - Good practice for avoiding accidents both in the stable/yard and while riding - Preventing illness - Safe storage of equipment Index