Establish a relationship with an equine veterinarian and ask how routine and out-of-hours care are arranged. Confirm hoof-care support and a person who can help with handling within your experience level.
Write down the plan
- Who should be called first and how to reach emergency veterinary care.
- Who can safely handle or transport the horse.
- What records the veterinarian needs and where they are kept.
- How a backup caregiver contacts the responsible owner.
If something is wrong
Contact a veterinarian promptly for suspected serious illness or injury. Follow professional instructions. Do not wait for a general website response or try medicines based on an online checklist.