07/04/2026
Happy Independence Day from Bluegrass Equine Emergency Service!
We hope you and your horses have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July. While the holiday is a time for celebration, fireworks can be frightening for horses and may increase the risk of injury.
Here are a few veterinarian-recommended ways to help keep your horse safe and calm:
•If your horse is more comfortable in a stall, bring them in before the fireworks begin (only if they’re already accustomed to being stalled.) Horses that normally live outside are often safest in their familiar environment with their herd.
• Provide plenty of hay to keep your horse occupied.
• Play a radio or quiet music in the barn to help mask the sound of fireworks.
• If your horse has a history of severe anxiety during fireworks, talk with your veterinarian about whether medication or other management strategies may be appropriate.
• Check your horse, fencing, and pasture the next morning for any injuries or stray firework debris.
If your horse experiences an emergency this holiday, Bluegrass Equine Emergency Service will remain open and available to provide emergency care throughout the Independence Day holiday.
From all of us at Bluegrass Equine Emergency Service, have a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day! 🇺🇸
