Use this teaching guide for unmounted lessons to help students develop an action plan for treating common equine injuries so they are confidently prepared for an emergency.
In some cases, this plan may require DIY treatment and practical skills such as soaking hooves, icing legs, and applying a bandage. In other cases, the plan will require prompt triage and a detailed call to the veterinarian.
Lessons cover:
- review of first aid kit supplies and their uses.
- simulations that let students practice handling an actual emergency - and the importance of repetitive hands-on skills practice.
- inviting equine professionals to teach first aid lessons.
- humane methods of restraining and distracting an injured horse.
- creating a First Aid Emergency Plans binder with written action plans.
Teaching tips include:
- creative ideas for teaching this topic with both private and group lessons.
- suggested Challenge materials (games, worksheets, etc.) and other teaching tools.
- strategies for adapting for your unique teaching situation.
If this is your first time using our unmounted teaching guides, please make sure that you download and read:
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