Horse kick/trample

●Urgent

Call 112

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Animal still loose
Internal bleeding
Spinal injury
Crush injury

Suspect spinal injury if kicked in head, neck, or back — minimize movement.

Quick summary

Call 112. Keep still. Press bleeding. Do not move if back hurt.

Do This Now

Step 1: Move the person away from the animal if it is still agitated
Step 2: Call 112 — large animal kicks can cause internal bleeding
Step 3: Do not move the person if spine injury suspected
Step 4: Apply pressure to external bleeding
Step 5: Keep the person still and warm

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stand directly behind a horse or cow — blind spot for kicks.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT move someone with suspected neck or back injury unless immediate danger.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume they are fine because they can stand up — internal injury can worsen.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Kicked/trampled by [horse/cow]. Person conscious/unconscious. Possible internal injuries."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Request ambulance with trauma capability.

When Professional Care Is Needed

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All significant kicks to head, chest, or abdomen need emergency imaging for internal injury.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crush injuries from trampling may need surgery and monitoring for compartment syndrome.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assess for serious trauma and call ambulance. Do not attempt to calm a large agitated animal without training.

Call 112

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