02/23/2026
Doc Scheibers thoughts on what should you have in your horse vet kit this summer
After traveling many miles back in the Shoshone National Forest near Cody, Wyoming, on summer trips and guiding hunters, plus hauling my children around to rodeos, the following list is my suggested Traveling Vet Kit and why I think each item is important.
Banamine (or other flunixin meglumine): For colic, tying-up, leg sprains and other injuries; pain relief until you can get your horse to a veterinarian.
Electrolytes: Carry 2 ounces of powder electrolytes in a Zip-loc baggy, and have a 35 cc syringe. If needed, add water to the electrolytes in the bag, and administer with the syringe orally. This is critical in tying up (muscle cramping) or exhausted horses. Sometimes horses get caught in bogs and are exhausted by the time you get them out, or maybe the ride was longer than you expected and/or your horse was out of shape and became exhausted.
Antibiotic Ointment: For those cuts and scrapes that happen (people, too!).
Vet Wrap: For wrapping cuts, to stop bleeding, and wrapping sprains in horses and people.
4X4 Sponges/Gauze Pads: For wounds, under the Vet Wrap.
Gauze Wrap: For cuts under the Vet Wrap, to help stop bleeding and offer support.
Celox: Powder that stops severe bleeding from injuries, and can be used on horses and people.
Fire-starting Material and Matches: An old film case with cotton soaked in Vaseline makes a great fire starter.