Horses . . . . .

Animals will be a necessary for survival, when there are no stores to go to. Chickens, goats, rabbits are common 'small' animals for suburban families. Any livestock can be discussed here.
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Re: ASPCA: Disaster Readiness for Horses

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Horses-First Aid Supply List

Here's a printable list, available in a word document that can be downloaded at the link:

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Equine First Aid Kit
https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/aspca-equine-first-aid-list.pdf

Equine First Aid Kit
•7-10 day supply of feed and water
•Antibiotic ointment (for wounds)
•Antibiotic eye ointment
•Bandage scissors
•Bandage tape
•Betadine® (povidone-iodine) or Nolvasan® (chlorhexidine), scrub and solution
•Cotton bandage rolls
•Cotton-tipped swabs
•Elastic bandage rolls
•Eye rinse (sterile)
•Gauze pads and rolls
•Non-adherent bandage pads
•Heavy gloves (leather)
•Diet: record the diet for your animals
•Twitch
•Hoofpick
•Medications: list each animal separately, and for each medication include the drug name, dose and frequency. Minimum 2 week supply if possible. Provide veterinary and pharmacy contact information for refills.
•Isopropyl alcohol/alcohol prep pads
•Knife (sharp, all-purpose)
•Latex gloves or nonallergenic gloves
•Saline solution (for rinsing wounds)
•Sterile lubricant (water-based)
•Thermometer (digital)/stethoscope
•Tourniquets
•Tweezers/hemostat
•Clean buckets
•Consult your veterinarian about other medications you may wish to carry
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How To Train Your Horse For Survival If SHTF
https://www.survivopedia.com/how-to-train-horses-for-survival/

In a SHTF scenario, your horse can be an invaluable survival tool.

He can carry you to safety, haul your provisions, drag logs or injured people, and perform any number of other useful tasks. Horses are naturally creatures of flight though so if you want to use him in a survival situation, you need to train him properly.

Fortunately, training him isn’t a hard job but it will take a bit of time and effort on your part. Throughout the following paragraphs we’re going to discuss how to train your horse for survival if SHTF. ---CONTINUED---
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Disaster Planning Tips for Horse Owners & Rescues
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/disaster-planning-tips-horse-owners-rescues

Wildfires, mudslides, floods—you name it, there are many different types of emergency situations that require disaster planning and could require you to evacuate your horses. That’s why it's crucial to have solid plans in place to prevent barn fires and implement a safe evacuation if necessary.

To help make sure you’re prepared, download our handy disaster tip sheet that includes ... ---CONTINUED---
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