A cast horse -

This can present quite a frightening picture, but with care it is usually possible to help the horse to its feet, with the help of someone else.

Assess the position of the horse and see if it is possible to shift them. If not, quickly get two ropes (lunge reins will do), and loop them round the pasterns of the furthest fore and hind legs. Do not tie on.

Whilst you do this, your assistant, if you have one, can keep the horse still by kneeling on his head but avoiding his eye. Stand well back and pull the horseover; it is helpful for the assistant to pull the horse's head over at the same time. Beware of flailing hooves.

Let go of the ropes the moment the horse is over, so that it can then get up normally.

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