to be used as wound dressing underneath bandages Sterile wound dressing, such as telfa pads; large sizes of those intended for humans work well. Leg Bandages – stable bandages or rolls of self-adhering vet wrap Adhesive tape for keeping bandages in place Poultice boot, for hoof injuries. (A hoof boot can be used for this purpose, though a medical boot is usually easier to put on and take off) Over-the-counter medications Medical grade antibacterial soap Wound ointment for minor scrapes. Antiseptic/Disinfectant, such as Betadine, diluted iodine solution, or hydrogen peroxide Epsom salts for drawing out infection & treating pain Poultice dressing. Disposable diapers (nappies) or sanitary napkins may also be cut and used as a poultice as they draw moisture out of wounds. Kaolin clay may also be used as a poultice. Veterinary medications – in most locations, these are prescription medications and can only be obtained through a licensed Veterinarian. They should generally not be administered without prior consultation with a veterinarian, either over the telephone or by specific advance instruction. Phenylbutazone ("Bute") paste for pain relief Flunixin Meglumine ("Banamine", "Finadyne") granules or paste for colic treatment Acepromazine ("Ace") or similar tranquilizer pill, paste, or pre-filled injector Epinephrine (adrenaline) auto-injectors for emergency treatment of a horse that goes into anaphylactic shock when stung by a bee, wasp or other insect Other Veterinarian's and farrier's telephone and emergency numbers. A paper and pencil, for recording symptoms, pulse, respiration and veterinary instructions. A Veterinary Emergency Handbook, giving basic instructions, in the event that a veterinarian cannot be reached immediately. Suitable box/container for all of the above, to keep materials and equipment clean and tidy. Parasite control All equines have a parasite burden, and therefore treatment is periodically needed throughout life. Some steps to reduce parasite infection include regularly removing droppings from the animal's stall, shed or field; breaking up droppings in fields by harrowing or disking; minimizing crowding in fields; periodically leaving a field empty for several weeks; or placing animals other than equines on the field for a period of time, particularly ruminants, which do not host the same species of parasites as equines. If botflies are active, frequent application of fly spray may repel insects. A small pumice stone or specialized bot egg knife can also scrape off any bot eggs that were laid on the hairs of the horse. Ivermectin is one of the most effective antiparasitics used