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Basic First Aid Kit for Horses

08/03/2013 by realleads

First aid kits can be purchased from horse stores, but they can be pricey. A first aid kit can be easily compiled at minimal cost. It is a good idea to keep two first aid kits. One should be kept in the barn or tack room as the primary kit and should be easily accessible in case of emergency. The second kit should contain the bare essentials and be portable so it can be taken on rides.

Note: The original article can be found at the Colorado State University Extension.

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Filed Under: Education, EPEC Blog Tagged With: Education, Health Care, Safety

Survival Guide for Humans

08/03/2013 by realleads

Download a survival guide for humans. This handy guide is an exhaustive collection of information based on US Army & other public resources.

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First Aid for the Horse: From Dr. Suit

08/03/2013 by realleads

Emergencies you may encounter:

  • Colic
  • Lacerations
  • Acute lameness
  • Eye injuries
  • Allergic reactions
  • Choking
  • Heat Exhaustion > Heat Stroke

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Monthly Meetings

Estes Valley Library
335 E Elkhorn Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517

Join us the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6pm in the Wasson Meeting Room on the 2nd floor. Following the meeting, we will adjourn to El Mex-Kal Restaurant on South St. Vrain Avenue.

Officers for 2015

President: Kim Lankford
Vice President: Brenda Hendrix
Treasurer: Steve Nickel

Standing Committees

Membership: Shari Kleist
Programs: Kim Lankford
Trail Rides: Shari Kleist
EVRPD Trails Advisory Committee: Lisa Plaut
Web Master: Linda Walsh

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