Equine emergencies can be challenging for veterinary practitioners and emotionally charged for owners. There is also the inherent possibility of injury to the owner and veterinarian because of the sheer size of the animal and the “fight or flight” reflexes of an injured horse. Problems can be reduced by educating owners about emergency preparedness and first aid procedures. The most common types of equine emergencies are abdominal pain (colic), trauma Equine Trauma and First Aid Common emergencies involving the musculoskeletal system include fractures, luxations, lacerations, puncture wounds, synovial infections, and exertional rhabdomyolysis. Wound evaluation and identification... read more 
, lacerations Wounds and Lacerations Common emergencies involving the musculoskeletal system include fractures, luxations, lacerations, puncture wounds, synovial infections, and exertional rhabdomyolysis. Wound evaluation and identification... read more , and acutely ill foals Neonatal Intensive Care and Emergencies in Foals Neonatal emergencies are common at the time of parturition, and can be related to diseases of both the foal and the dam. Early recognition of the need for resuscitation must occur, and efforts... read more 
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