Horse Health Matters®
Finding and Scheduling an Equine Dentist
by EquiMed Staff
April 6, 2017 12:50
An equine dentist is an important part of your horse's healthcare team. In most cases, your veterinarian will be trained to take care of dental issues, but if …
Take the Trauma Out of 5 Horse Health Emergencies
by EquiMed Staff
April 12, 2017 11:17
Colic, acute lameness, traumatic injury accompanied by severe bleeding, shock, and choke are emergencies for which all horse owners need to be prepared …
Effects of Equine Conditioning
by EquiMed Staff
April 13, 2017 16:25
Learn how your horse's body adapts to the challenges of conditioning with incremental increases in intensity and duration, and how the horse's fitness and …
Equine Energy, Thermo Regulation, and Electrolyte Balance
by EquiMed Staff
February 12, 2014 09:56
Read to learn how energy production, heat and thermo regulation, fluid and electrolyte balance are inter-related in horse conditioning and why a proper balance …
Tip of the Day
Hay is not enough! A vitamin supplement, along with ground flaxseed (to provide omega 3s), will fill in the nutritional gaps created by hay-only diets.
Horse Owners Beware - 3 Myths that Can Be Disastrous to Horse Health
by EquiMed Staff
April 24, 2017 15:54
Summer's heat and humidity can be much more than just uncomfortable for your horse; they can be deadly and can lead to disastrous consequences as a result of …
Are Hoof Care Products Worth the Cost …
by Jennifer M. Keeler
April 30, 2017 18:02
Your local tack store has shelves loaded with various horse hoof treatments. What are they used for and do they really work? What works best for periodic hoof …
Preserving the Quality of Horse Hay, Grain and Feedstuffs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 12:19
You pay good money to purchase quality hay and grains for your horse. This article outlines 15 things you can do to preserve the nutritional value and taste of …
Dealing with the Barn Sour Horse
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 7, 2020 16:16
The barn sour horse gets anxious and difficult to control when away from its barn or herd mates. Understanding the causes and retraining makes a safer and …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Keratin
The tough, insoluble protein substance that is the chief structural constituent of hair, and hooves.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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Quote of the Day
A good horse makes short miles.
George Eliot