Buying Guides First-Aid
A selection of handy extras to include in your kit...

Dosing syringe 

Ideal for administering oral medication accurately and for horses who won’t eat medication in their feed. It can also be used for flushing wounds.

£0.69

evetdrug.co.uk

Poultice boot 

This tough, waterproof boot has a textured sole to reduce slipping. It’s useful for soaking hooves and keeping dressings secure and clean, and is reusable.

S–XL

£25.99

shiresequestrian.com

Stethoscope 

Useful for checking your horse’s heart rate and listening to his gut sounds.

£36.81

priorsfarm.co.uk 

AMHVet 

Containing active manuka honey, it has antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal benefits. It’s also waterproof and stays in place, making it useful for areas of the body that are difficult to bandage.

50g, 100g and 500g

From £12.15

aniwell-uk.com

Hypocare 

A gentle cleansing spray that mimics your horse’s immune system to help fight infection. Its non-sting formula soothes irritated skin and provides relief from itching, stings and insect bites.

£6.95 for 250ml

horseware.com

Wound & Skin Care spray

Easy to apply and effective, it’s useful for the care of wounds and skin irritation, and is safe to use on delicate areas.

90ml, 236ml, 472ml or 500ml

From £9.95

vetericyn.com

Dragon’s Blood film plaster

Based on natural latex from the dragon tree, this innovative formula creates a breathable, hygienic film that covers wounds, keeping them clean. It keeps the area being treated moist, supple and elastic.

£13.50 for 250ml

trilanco.com

 

 

 

Wound cream

Antibacterial cream with an advanced, scientific formula that allows the skin to breathe and heal correctly, helping to reduce healing time.

£12.50 for 180g

carrdaymartin.co.uk

First Aid spray

An antiseptic spray that uses hypochlorous, a natural biocide found in all mammals. It’s clinically proven to be more powerful than bleach and super-effective in killing 99.9% of bacteria in less than a minute, yet can be used on sensitive areas.

100ml, 250ml or 500ml

From £7

renasan.co.uk

No Bull Rechargeable 1W LED headlight

Weatherproof with a super-bright LED light and adjustable head strap, this headtorch is ideal for good, hands-free vision when treating your horse.

£9.98

molevalleyfarmers.com

Biocare Neo Derma cream

Containing collagen and hazel extracts, this cream nourishes and restores dry, sore skin.

£24 for 250ml

zebraproducts.co.uk

Activated carbon and silver wound dressing

With an antibacterial action, the dressing can help speed up skin healing time and reduce scarring. It comes on a roll and can be cut to size.

100cm or 200cm

From £29.95

equimedag.co.uk

Naturalint-X arnica gel 

A cooling gel that’s designed to soothe minor strains, sprains and bruising.

£11.99 for 400g

naf-equine.eu/uk

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