Wounds

Understanding broken knees

Damage to the knees most commonly occurs when a horse stumbles on the road and while it's rare for bones to be broken, the damage can still be serious

Keeping scars to a minimum

Following an injury unsightly scar tissue is formed as part of the healing process, but can this be scarring be prevented or limited, asks Horse & Hound

The problems with scars

Scars are unsightly and can cause problems for the horse beyond those of simple cosmetic considerations, as Horse & Hound explains

Dealing with bleeding wounds

All horses come in from the field with wounds at some point, so knowing how to deal with the bleeding is vital, as HORSE magazine explains

Wounds: what to do

H&H gives some practical advice on dealing with common wounds in horses, and explains up-to-date methods of treating them

Coping with a bleeding wound

Top tips from HORSE magazine on what to do when faced with a wound which is bleeding profusely and at what stage to call the vet

Coping with wounds

Practical advice from Horse & Hound to help owners decide whether a wound needs stitching to ensure quick healing

Coping with bleeding

Expert advice from Horse & Hound on how to cope if your horse is bleeding heavily from a severe wound

Dealing with kick injuries

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on identifying and dealing with kick injuries

First aid for over-reaches

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on dealing with overreach injuries

All about kick injuries

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on avoiding and treating kick injuries

Coping with bleeding

Expert advice on stemming bleeding after injury or accident

Treating leg wounds

Wounds near a joint must be treated seriously as the joint capsule could be damaged

Dealing with wounds out hunting

How to cope if your horse goes lame or gets injured out hunting

Dealing with kick injuries

A seemingly insignificant wound can harbour an infection as serious as tetanu, emphasising the dangers of kicks

Dealing with leg wounds

Leg wounds are an occupational hazard for working horses. However, if managed correctly, they stand a good chance of healing cleanly

Case study: treating a deep penetrating wound

While competing in mounted games, Tizzy slipped and fell onto the post.

Danger! Small wound

What looks like a little cut can be a serious problem, so act quickly

Don't panic over wounds

The "fright and flight" attitude of horses makes them prone to injury, which is why even the tiniest wound needs careful attention