Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Stocking Your First Aid Kit

    • What to Include in Your Kit
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Vital Signs

    • Vital Signs: What Are They, Why Are They Important, and What is Normal?

    • Taking the Temperature

    • Taking the Pulse

    • Taking the Respiration Rate
  • 3

    Chapter 3: Equine Behavior

    • The Importance of Knowing What is Normal
  • 4

    Chapter 4: Wound Care

    • Types of Wounds

    • Determining the Wound is Serious

    • Treating Minor Wounds
  • 5

    Chapter 5: When to Call the Vet vs DIY

    • Deciding When to Treat Yourself or Call the Vet
  • 6

    Chapter 6: Common Ailments

    • Ailment Definitions, Symptoms, and Treatments

    • Ailment Identification Quiz

    • What Does It Mean When My Horse Is Cast?
  • 7

    Chapter 7: Common Medications

    • Common Medication Names, Types, and Uses