Empowering Equine Education

01/03/2025

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Learn 5 game-changing strategies to become prepared, confident and better equipped to help your horse

24/02/2025

If you’ve ever experienced your horse choking, you’ll know that heart-stopping feeling of panic.

Here's the tricky part about choke:

Sometimes, when feed or hay becomes stuck in the oesphagus, it can clear on its own within 15-30 minutes - often before your vet even arrives. The scary symptoms (nasal discharge, coughing, neck spasms, distress) might stop, but then you're left wondering...

"Are we really in the clear?"

Recently, I had a worried client face this exact situation. Her horse seemed better, but she wasn't sure whether to get me out or not. So I shared a simple but powerful test that every horse owner should know:

🌱 The Grass Challenge Test

1. Hand-feed your horse a handful of grass (only do this if you think the choke has passed).

2. Watch the left side of their head and neck - follow the red dotted line in my diagram.

3. Watch for THREE key signs:
- Normal chewing
- Comfortable swallowing
- A smooth-moving ball of grass travelling down the left side of their neck as it passes through the oesphagus (where the red, dotted line runs down the neck).

⚠️ If your horse starts showing any signs of distress (lip curling, neck stretching, coughing), the obstruction is likely still there and they need veterinary care.

This simple test is just one example of how the right knowledge at the right time can make all the difference in an emergency and first aid situation.

Learn more game-changing emergency and first aid strategies like this in my upcoming free Live Masterclass: https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

See you there!
Dr Lizzie

08/02/2025

27/01/2025

Help Keep Your Horse Comfortable in 40°C Heat🌡️

When temperatures soar, it’s vital to take extra precautions to keep your horse safe, healthy, and comfortable. Here are 5 essential tips for managing the heat:

💧 Hydration is Key

Ensure your horse has constant access to fresh, clean water. Horses can drink up to 50 litres a day in extreme heat, so refill water buckets and troughs regularly. Adding salt or electrolytes into wetted down feed can also help replenish lost minerals from sweating and maintain hydration.

🌳 Provide Shade & Ventilation

If your horse is out in the paddock, make sure there’s access to shade from trees or a shelter. If stabled, ensure the area is well-ventilated. Use fans or open windows to improve airflow.

🐎 Adjust Workloads

Avoid exercising your horse during the hottest part of the day (10am–4pm). Opt for early morning or late evening rides when it’s cooler, and reduce the intensity of their work.

❄️ Cooling Strategies

Sponge your horse with cool (not icy) water. Repeat as needed to keep their body temperature down. Pay extra attention to areas like the neck, chest, and between the hind legs.

🚨 Watch For Heat Stress

Have a thermometer handy to check your horse’s temperature if needed. Normal is between 37.5 – 38.5°C / 99.5 – 101.5°C. Keep an eye out for symptoms like heavy sweating, rapid breathing, lethargy, an elevated heart rate (>40 beats per minute). If you suspect heat stress, cool your horse immediately and contact your vet.

Stay cool today!

Dr Lizzie
Founder, Empowering Equine Education

13/01/2025

When an emergency strikes, you are your horse’s first line of defence.

Before the vet arrives…

It’s YOUR actions that can make a critical difference.

And while we can’t predict emergencies, we can prepare for them.

Imagine feeling:
☑ Calm and in control during colic or a nasty wound
☑ Knowing exactly what to look for to spot health issues early
☑ Confident and capable of giving your horse the best possible care to aid their recovery

That’s what being your horse’s emergency hero looks like.

And it starts with preparation — not just hoping for the best, but being ready.

Because calm, prepared owners make better decisions.

And better decisions lead to better outcomes.

If you’re ready to step into that role and feel more confident managing first aid and emergency situations, join Dr Lizzie's FREE Masterclass: Take The Guesswork Out Of Emergencies + First Aid

https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

You’ll learn 5 game-changing strategies to handle equine emergencies with clarity, confidence, and calm decision-making.

So you can be ready for whatever 2025 brings!

Click here to JOIN NOW: https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

08/01/2025

14/11/2024

📣 ENCORE!

Join hundreds of other horse owners and unlock 5-game changing strategies that will take the guesswork out of your emergency + first aid care.

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Learn 5 game-changing strategies to become prepared, confident and better equipped to help your horse

02/11/2024

No matter how much we try to protect our horses, they can still get into trouble!

Which is why we want to empower every horse owner with the first aid skills and knowledge to tackling any emergency situation 🐴💪

24/10/2024

Discover the 5 Game-Changing Strategies EVERY Horse Owner Needs...

To feel empowered, prepared and confident during emergency and first aid care!

In Dr Lizzie McCready's *NEW* Free Masterclass: Taking The Guesswork Out Of Emergencies + First Aid

https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

Here’s why you *can’t afford* to miss it:

✨ Knowledge is Power
Feeling unprepared in equine emergencies can be overwhelming. Learn the 5 game-changing strategies that will take the guesswork out of first aid, helping you feel confident and ready to act when it matters most.

✨ Learn from Real-Life Cases
Learn valuable lessons, including how to recognise early warning signs and common pitfalls to avoid, advancing your understanding of possible scenarios and challenges.

✨ Actionable Takeaways
You’re a busy horse owner, I get it! This Masterclass is packed with practical advice you can implement *right away*, with actionable steps to elevate your emergency and first aid care. Enabling you to provide the care your horse deserves.

Join thousands of other horse owners who have transformed their approach to emergencies with Dr Lizzie's practical teachings.

Remember, the more you know, the better you can help your horse!

👉 https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

21/10/2024

Equine emergencies are unpredictable…

But HOW you respond doesn’t have to be!

If you’ve ever felt uncertain about how to help your horse in an emergency and first aid situation, you’re not alone.

Feeling unprepared, relying on guesswork and searching for answers in a panic is common.

But here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way...there is a better way and it is so worth it!

In Dr Lizzie McCready's *NEW* Free Masterclass: Taking The Guesswork Out Of Emergencies + First Aid, she'll share with you 5 game-changing strategies you need to feel more prepared, confident and better equipped to help your horse.

https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

When you're prepared, you'll feel less panicked, take the right actions, and make clear, calm decisions👏

Which could help save your horse’s life one day!

YOU'LL LEARN:
✔️ 5 Game-Changing Strategies - to help you overcome key challenges
✔️ Insightful Case Studies + New Knowledge - with vital lessons for all horse owners
✔️ The Key First Aid Skills - to elevate your first aid care + reduce vet bills
✔️ Effective Vet Communication - to enhance collaborative care
✔️ Powerful Action Steps - to implement for immediate results

You'll leave the Masterclass with the proven framework used to help hundreds of horse owners remove the guesswork from their emergency and first aid care.

Knowledge is Power.

The more that you know, the better you are going to be able to safeguard your own horse’s health and well-being.

Emergencies can happen when you least expect them - join the FREE Masterclass now and get prepared:

👉 https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

17/10/2024

🎉 It’s been 6 months since my last solo Masterclass, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this with you!

I’m absolutely chomping at the bit to announce my brand new FREE Masterclass: Take The Guesswork Out Of Equine Emergencies + First Aid.

Designed to tackle the biggest challenges horse owners face when their horse falls sick or injured.

Whether you’ve ever felt uncertain or unprepared when faced with an emergency like colic or a wound, or if you just want to learn how to be the best owner for your horse during their time of need, this class is for you.

I'll be sharing 5 game-changing strategies and actionable steps you can start using immediately to boost your confidence and elevate your horse care.

If you're ready to learn more and take your first aid skills to the next level, follow this link to sign up now - 👉 https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

And drop a comment below to let me know you're coming! I can't wait to see you there 🙌

07/10/2024

05/10/2024

Thank you Horsham & District Equestrian Sports Club - HDESC for inviting me run a 1-Day Emergency + First Aid Workshop for your local community.

It was amazing to see a variety of owners stepping forward to learn important emergency skills, including…

🐴 Hoof trimmers wanting to expand their knowledge and offer good advice to their clients

🐴 Horse owners coming back after a long break and looking for a confidence boost

🐴 Experienced owners wanting to learn more about handling horse injuries and illness

It was very insightful to hear how the vet shortage is impacting owners in rural Victoria, with some owners needing to drive 2+ hours to access vet care in an emergency. Scary stuff! And a problem I fear is going to worsen in the near future.

I’m looking forward to returning to Horsham for my ✨NEW✨ Level 2 Emergency + First Aid Workshop!!