First-Aid Kit Builder

How It Works

Select one or more contexts (barn, show, trail) to build your kit checklist. Barn provides a full kit with wound care, medications, and hoof supplies. Show provides a portable kit for competition venues. Trail provides lightweight emergency essentials for saddlebags. Items marked "All" appear in every context. Vet-authorized medications are flagged — discuss with your veterinarian before stocking. Enter a start date and the tool generates quarterly ICS calendar reminders to check expiry dates and restock used items. Items with limited shelf life show their expiry date based on your start date. Items without expiry (instruments, bandages) show "No expiry."

Emergency Response

Wound care: Control bleeding with direct pressure (gauze pads), flush wound with saline or clean water, apply antiseptic (dilute chlorhexidine), bandage with gauze pad then conforming roll then vet wrap, and call vet for deep wounds, joint involvement, or punctures. Colic first response: Remove feed, take vitals (TPR), walk gently if horse wants to move (do not force), check gut sounds (stethoscope behind last rib), and call vet — do not administer Banamine without vet guidance. Hoof emergency (abscess/puncture): Do not remove foreign objects from hoof, apply poultice and wrap with vet wrap, use hoof boot for protection, and call farrier/vet. Eye injury: Flush with sterile eye wash, do not apply pressure to the eye, and call vet immediately — eye injuries are always urgent.