Horse Health Matters®
Horse Training With Treats, Does It Work …
by Katie Navarra
April 18, 2017 11:40
Can you use treats to train your horse? Most expert say no, but some say yes. Read on to find out how you can use treats to get better behavior from your horse …
Help, I can't catch my new horse …
by Jenni Nellist
April 18, 2017 11:50
By successfully evading capture your mare feels relief through negative reinforcement* and has learned to keep up this strategy …
Horse First Aid for Sudden-Onset Illness
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 13:01
Viruses, colic, poisonings, adverse drug reactions, hemorrhages, and heart arrhythmias strike horses without warning. Read to learn what you need to know and do …
Pros and Cons: Are Horse Shoes Necessary for Hoof Health …
by EquiMed Staff
May 1, 2017 18:21
Some horse professionals and owners think of horseshoes as a necessary evil brought on by circumstances that limit the horse's natural exercise and other …
Tip of the Day
The most suitable bandage width for most horse leg wraps is 4 inches (9.8 cm). This width is easy to handle, conforms well to the leg, and covers the leg most economically.
Causes of Equine Lameness
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:32
Five common causes of lameness. Avoid having a lame horse by recognizing these 5 causes and avoiding them …
The Dangers of Riding Your Horse in Deep Sand
by Miriam Rieck
May 3, 2017 09:30
Learn about the dangers of riding or conditioning your horse in deep sand. Avoid the strains, stresses and fatigue that come from riding in deep sand …
When Horses Have Special Dietary Requirements
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:39
Young horse, old horse, sick horse, working horse - all have different dietary requirements. This article explains how to adapt the horse's diet to meet its …
Horse Breeding Methods - Pros and Cons
by Flossie Sellers
May 7, 2017 14:01
Live cover, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, even gamete Intra Fallopian Tube transfer - these are just some of the techniques that you can use as part …
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
Biosecurity
A set of preventative measures to protect the health of livestock through use of physical barriers and hygiene practices that prevent transmission of infectious diseases.
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.
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A canter is the cure for every evil.
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