A kick to the arm or leg can cause a fracture, the bone will show deformity and the casualty will tell you where it hurts! A nasty kick to the chest or stomach could result in internal bleeding. How much damage can a horse kick do? In addition, a horse’s Read more…
A horse’s kick is extremely powerful and can cause severe, even fatal injuries. Many riders have experienced broken bones, deep lacerations from a hoof, and even cardiac arrest if the kick landed on their chest. It is also extremely possible to suffer from head injuries that can be fatal if Read more…
Horse bites are relatively infrequent but are associated with crush injuries and tissue loss when they occur. This article describes a 23-year-old man with amputation of his middle finger at the level of the proximal phalanx after being bitten by a horse. What happens if a horse bites your finger? Read more…
What is a horse bite pinch? A large pinch performed with the entire hand, squeezing everything between thumb and fingers rather than just using the fingertips. What to do when a horse tries to nip you? When the horse reaches to bite you, look straight ahead and tap him lightly Read more…
> Horses are one of the most susceptible animals in the world to tetanus. They are much more sensitive to tetanus toxin than people. > A wound on a horse is more likely to be contaminated with soil, and therefore more likely to be contaminated with C. Are horses susceptible Read more…
Trying to get the tongue over the bit is simply an attempt to get away from the bit pressure – the horse is trying to relieve the pressure in its mouth. Is horses tongue supposed to be over or under bit? The bit goes over the horse’s tongue, not under Read more…
Bite injuries are quite uncommon and fractures due to horse bite are even rarer. Animal bites also have the fear of wound infection by zoonotic organisms. We present a case of forearm open fracture due to horse bite and its management. What would happen if a horse bit you? If Read more…
If you are bitten and it breaks the skin, clean the site thoroughly with soap and water. If there is significant trauma, or if the bite is over a joint, hand, foot, or a prosthetic device, you should see a doctor immediately because antibiotics are most likely indicated. Should I Read more…
Human or animal bites can become infected or transmit illnesses such as rabies. A tetanus shot may be required if you have not had one within 10 years; if you are not sure when you had your last tetanus shot, and you’ve been bitten, you should get one within 72 Read more…
If there is significant trauma, or if the bite is over a joint, hand, foot, or a prosthetic device, you should see a doctor immediately because antibiotics are most likely indicated. If you have a weakened immune system, you should be evaluated by a doctor after any bite. When should Read more…