How to Uncast a Horse

Remain calm, as a clear head is essential for dealing in dangerous situations., Let the horse know you are present by humming, whistling, clearing your throat, etc., Determine whether you can open their stall without them sticking their feet or head...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Remain calm

    They may calm down when they know a human is nearby to help. , If you can't access the door, climb over a wall, and calm your horse down. , Is it just the wall? Are there mangers and water bowls in the way? Remove them if you can and stand back to give the horse room to try to stand.

    If there are no fixtures above the horse:
    String a rope, or lead shank around the back foot that is closest to the ground.

    Give a heavy heave, rolling your horse over.

    Immediately get out of the way to allow the horse to stand. , Unless it’s a pony you may need help.Immediately get out of the way to allow the horse to stand.

    Don’t panic if the horse doesn’t stand up immediately.

    He may have been struggling for a while and be tired.

    Encourage him to stand.

    If he still won’t, call the vet. , When you and the horse have calmed down, walk and trot him in hand to check for lameness.

    If possible, turn him out to allow him to stretch and relax.

    If you can’t, give him a good rub down to massage his muscles.

    When in doubt, call the vet.
  2. Step 2: as a clear head is essential for dealing in dangerous situations.

  3. Step 3: Let the horse know you are present by humming

  4. Step 4: whistling

  5. Step 5: clearing your throat

  6. Step 6: Determine whether you can open their stall without them sticking their feet or head out.

  7. Step 7: Examine to see whether the horse is really cast or if he’s injured.Look to see what has cast the horse.

  8. Step 8: Alternatively Wrap something around the horse's head to protect the eyes (be careful with buttons and zips) Hold the horse by the mane and around the neck and pull the horse’s front away from the wall.

  9. Step 9: Keep your horse calm and inspect for cuts

  10. Step 10: scrapes and bruises.

Detailed Guide

They may calm down when they know a human is nearby to help. , If you can't access the door, climb over a wall, and calm your horse down. , Is it just the wall? Are there mangers and water bowls in the way? Remove them if you can and stand back to give the horse room to try to stand.

If there are no fixtures above the horse:
String a rope, or lead shank around the back foot that is closest to the ground.

Give a heavy heave, rolling your horse over.

Immediately get out of the way to allow the horse to stand. , Unless it’s a pony you may need help.Immediately get out of the way to allow the horse to stand.

Don’t panic if the horse doesn’t stand up immediately.

He may have been struggling for a while and be tired.

Encourage him to stand.

If he still won’t, call the vet. , When you and the horse have calmed down, walk and trot him in hand to check for lameness.

If possible, turn him out to allow him to stretch and relax.

If you can’t, give him a good rub down to massage his muscles.

When in doubt, call the vet.

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