As the spring season comes, flying insects will be out and about looking for nectar sources. Your horse and you might encounter wasps, bees, and yellowjackets around stables or when riding out in the warm weather. You may try the suggestions below to stay safe and keep out of the way of these encounters.
If the horse just gets stung once, there will probably be some itching, redness, and soreness at the spot where it got stung. Cool the spot down using water or ice, or apply some aloe on the sting spot too.
Honey bees will leave their stinger behind. Use tweezers to gently remove this stinger from the horse.
Closely observe your horse in the next few hours after encountering a wasp or a bee, particularly if it was a multiple sting event. A horse could be hypersensitive to stings from insects and it might have an anaphylactic shock. You can tell it is an emergency if the horse develops hives, a heart rate that gets elevated, breathing difficulty, and severe swelling.
Consult your veterinarian Westminster, MD about the best way to protect your pet from various health issues. Visit their site for more information.