Start with contact information
Your veterinarian, referral hospital, farrier, transport option and barn address belong in the kit.
Useful basics
Thermometer, clean towels, saline, gauze, padding, cohesive wrap, scissors, flashlight and disposable gloves cover many first-response needs.
Medication needs a plan
Prescription drugs should be labeled and used only according to veterinary instructions.
Do not over-treat wounds
Some products damage tissue or complicate later repair. Clean, protect and call when depth, joint involvement or contamination is uncertain.
Audit the kit twice a year
Replace expired, frozen, melted or contaminated items.