If a Horse Seems Sick: Get Help

Step-by-step lesson

If a Horse Seems Sick: Get Help

Learn kid-safe steps: notice signs, stay safe, and get an adult/instructor/vet.

CareSafety8 min4 steps

Before you start

Complete these lessons first

Barn Rules for Beginners

Step by step

Notice changes: not eating, limping, rolling, heavy sweating, or big swelling.
Check: I can name 2 warning signs.
Stay safe: give space and keep calm.
Check: I’m not in kicking range.
Tell an adult/instructor right away and describe what you saw.
Check: I can describe it clearly.
Do not guess the cause and do not give food/medicine.
Check: I know my job is to report.

Common mistakes

Trying to ‘fix it’ alone
Ignoring small changes

Coach cues

Notice. Report. Stay safe.

Stop and get help if

You see blood
The horse is rolling repeatedly

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