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Join the FREE Emergency + First Aid Masterclass with Dr Lizzie now 👉 https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/gwmc

Equine Emergency + First Aid Training
by Dr Lizzie McCready, BVetMed(Hons), CVA ~ helping you give your horse the best care possible. Founded in 2021 by Dr Lizzie McCready BVetMed (Hons), an equine veterinarian who qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in London and currently

works in Victoria, Australia. Amongst Dr Lizzie's decade of veterinary training and clinical experience, she has spent time working in ambulatory equine practice as well as at a specialist referral equine hospital. She aims to take the practical knowledge and transferrable skills from her own experiences, and provide resources for owners to use in their personal education development, allowing them to expand their ability to offer excellent care to their beloved competition and companion horses.

2023 Online Courses:

� EQUINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING �

22/07/2025

Are you feeding too much in one go? ❌

A horse’s stomach is smaller than you’d expect - about the size of a rugby ball.

When we feed large meals, we overwhelm their ability to digest starch and sugars in the small intestine.

The undigested food then spills into the caecum, where it ferments and disrupts the delicate microbial balance - increasing the risk of gas, hindgut acidosis, and colic.

All things we want to avoid.

✅Safe Feeding Rule: Keep meals under 0.5kg per 100kg bodyweight.

That’s equal to:
- 2.5kg for a 500kg horse
- 1.5kg for a 300kg pony

Important Tips:

🐴 When feeding a soaked feed (like beet pulp or hay cubes), be sure to count the full soaked weight - water included.

🐴 If your horse needs a high volume of hard feed daily due to limited forage (such as older horses with poor teeth), split the feed into smaller meals and space them throughout the day.

13/07/2025

TOMORROW'S THE DAY!!

And I’d love you to join us.

👉 https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/colic-feedxl

In all my years as an equine vet, I’ve treated hundreds of horses for colic. But here’s the heartbreaking truth I want to change:
I’ve had to put more horses to sleep because of colic than any other condition.

That’s exactly why Sam Potter (FeedXL) and I are going live in just 24 hours for the Free Colic + Nutrition Masterclass – and there’s still time to save your seat: https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/colic-feedxl

This isn’t just another free training.

It’s part of my mission to help you take action before colic becomes an emergency – by giving you the practical knowledge and tools I wish every horse owner had.

You’ll learn how to:
✓ Lower your horse’s risk of colic with smart, proactive strategies
✓ Make confident, calm decisions in a crisis
✓ Support your horse’s recovery and avoid setbacks

Because even when we do everything “right,” colic can still happen.

And when it does, being prepared can make all the difference.

Your horse deserves an owner who knows how to prevent and respond to colic.

And you deserve the peace of mind that comes from being ready.
👉 Register now: https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/colic-feedxl

Can’t join live? No problem – just register and I’ll send you the replay.

10/07/2025

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

28/06/2025

🎉NEW Free Colic + Nutrition Masterclass
Think Like a Vet, Feed Like a Pro: Colic Strategies That Work

Save your seat here: https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/colic-feedxl

Colic remains the #1 cause of premature death in horses, and it's our shared responsibility as owners, vets, and nutrition experts to do everything we can to prevent it - and respond quickly and support their recovery, when it does.

That's why I’m teaming up with FeedXL's expert nutritionist Sam Potter for this game-changing class!

We're bringing together veterinary emergency expertise and proven nutritional science to give you a practical, proven blueprint for protecting your horse.

Most horse owners feel helpless when facing colic.

We want to change that by sharing what we've learned from years of preventing and treating colic cases.

Start doing everything you can to protect your horse.
Register for free here:
👉 https://www.empoweringequineeducation.com/colic-feedxl

See you there,
Dr Lizzie & FeedXL

18/06/2025

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

03/06/2025

🚨 COLIC ALERT🚨

With the seasonal changes and current pasture conditions, horses are at higher risk than usual.

Every single colic case I see fuels my determination to get lifesaving knowledge into your hands – so you can act fast when your horse needs it most.

Which got me thinking…

What if you could combine veterinary emergency expertise with cutting-edge nutritional science in a free colic training for horse owners like you?

Would you jump at the chance to learn how to protect your horse from colic, straight from an equine vet AND a leading nutrition expert?

COMMENT BELOW: Would you be interested in a free class like this? 👇

We'd cover topics like:
🔥 The hidden feeding mistakes that silently TRIPLE colic risk (most owners are unknowingly doing at least 2)
🔥 Life-saving actions you can take BEFORE the vet arrives
🔥 Post-colic recovery strategies that most owners are clueless about - but seriously help

The class will be a game-changer for horse owners serious about protecting their horses from one of the equine world's biggest killers.

Dr Lizzie

13/05/2025

I *really* appreciate it when owners make a conscious effort to help keep me safe while working with their horses.

As a vet, if I get injured treating one horse, I can’t help any of the others who need me. Years ago, one of my own horses kicked me in the head - it was a split-second accident that was a powerful reminder of just how quickly things can go wrong around horses. Lucky I walked away with nothing worse than a concussion and scar.

If your horse tends to be reactive during procedures like injections, temperature checks or having their feet handled, please consider investing some time into co-operative care techniques. These gentle, progressive training methods can teach your horse to accept handling calmly and willingly - reducing stress for everyone involved: horse, vet, and owner.

It really does make a difference. Stay safe out there!

~ Dr Lizzie

02/05/2025

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

29/04/2025

📣Featured in Hoofbeats Magazine!🐎

I’m thrilled to share that my 5-page article about Horse Emergencies + First Aid is featured in the latest edition of Hoofbeats (Vol 46 No 6)!

Inside, you’ll find:
• My personal journey from equine vet to online educator — and the moment that changed everything
• 5 strategies to take the guesswork OUT of horse emergencies
• A step-by-step guide to the 8 vital signs every horse owner should know
• A real-life cyclone story that highlights why preparation is everything

You’ll find it at newsagents, selected saddleries and feed stores across Australia and NZ — or online at https://hoofbeats.com.au

Grab your copy and turn to page 46!

~ Dr Lizzie

23/04/2025

Have you ever felt your heart break just from loving your animals so deeply?

Last weekend, I was winding down in our semi-renovated campervan – which Matt and I are building for our dream road trip around Australia with our doberman, Disco.

While Disco was curled up beside me sleeping, I gently laid my head on his broad chest and listened to the calming rhythm of his heart beating.

Each beat was a reminder of how precious and finite life is. As this emotional thought flooded my whole body, tears began falling down my cheeks. I thought of all the precious memories we already share, and the ones still to come.

I whispered to him "Thank you so much, Disco. You’re such a good boy – I love you so so much”.

My heart bursting with a bitter-sweet mix of gratitude and the inevitable heartache of one day knowing I will have to say goodbye to him.

I suspect you might be like me…

Our animals aren’t just pets. They’re family members we share our homes, adventures and our deepest emotions with in ways that transcend words.

As a veterinarian, I understand the painful paradox of loving animals – we love them with all our hearts while knowing our time together is all too short.

One day, that precious heart I was listening to would beat its last, and the life we share today will become a memory of the past.

This inevitable chapter of loving an animal hurts – and yet, it's also why it's so profoundly worth it.

I thought back to all the horses who have carried pieces of my heart with them – Muffin, Picardy, Ella, Hilton, Flossie, and Ruby.

Each one taught me something different about love, connection and dedication.

Each one helped make me the veterinarian I am today.

They continue to inspire my career – providing veterinary care to horses in my local community and sharing education with horse owners worldwide.

Every bit of knowledge I can pass on means another animal can receive better care, live more comfortably, and experience greater quality of life.

My deepest mission is to help as many horses as possible live lives of happiness and vitality – in thanks for the immeasurable love they share with us throughout their lifetimes.

I believe the heartbreak we feel when saying goodbye is a reflection of the love shared. And despite how challenging this element of animal ownership is, I wouldn't trade a single moment of loving Disco, or any of the animals who I have shared my life with.

From my heart to yours,
Dr Lizzie ❤️

02/04/2025

Glad to hear the barn was empty of horses at Glenbrae Equestrian Centre!

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