Horse owners can help prevent some stress during a disaster by having a disaster kit supplied and available. The type of disasters that might affect your area can play a role in what supplies are in your disaster kit.

There are a few key items that are crucial: evidence of identification for your horses, your veterinarian’s contact information, and a first-aid kit. During a disaster, you could easily get separated from your horse, so having copies of registration papers, Coggins tests, and current photos of your horse is essential. Your veterinarian’s phone number and contact information should also be easily available. Finally, a first-aid kit—one for both you and your horse—can help in treating injuries until professional help is available.

Below is a brief list of items that should be included in a horse disaster kit:
* Flashlight and extra batteries
* Duct tape
* Extra cotton halters and lead ropes
* Bucket
* Tarp
* Livestock crayon—for identification purposes
* Portable radio and extra batteries
* Wire cutters
* Lime and bleach
* Hoof pick
* Vet contact information
* Current photos, copies of registration, and Coggins test papers
* Any medications/supplements your horse may require
* 1- to 3-day supply of grain/hay
* Human first-aid kit
* Waterproof container
* Equine first-aid kit

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