Since you’re the one left holding the medicine bag after the veterinarian leaves, you need a working knowledge of drug categories and actions if you are to manage your horses’ treatments safely and effectively. Here’s a printable list of some of the most commonly administered medications that you may have to use.

EQUUS’ Medication Basics Chart

(The chart is in PDF format which can be viewed with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program. If the program is not on your computer, please visit www.adobe.com to download your free copy. If you still have trouble opening the PDF file, email your name and fax number to [email protected].)