Horse Health Matters®
Somber Statistics about Equine-Related Head Injuries
by EquiMed Staff
September 12, 2018 09:14
Few equestrians have had a career riding without suffering from injuries, some serious. Learn more about equine-related injuries and why helmets are protective …
Kids and Horses - Basic Safety Issues When Handling Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
April 24, 2017 14:51
Learn about teaching young would-be equestrians what they need to know and do, beginning with basic safety rules that will enable every child to proudly take on …
How to Tie a Horse
by Mark Sellers
April 20, 2017 13:06
Quick and easy to learn, a simple slip-knot is a good knot to use for tying your horse. Learn how to make this know, and importantly, learn where you should …
Feeding and Watering Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 10:53
Learn how to feed and water your horse in a more natural way without taking up all your time and having to live your life around your horse's schedule …
Tip of the Day
Mature horses between 5 and 18 years of age, that have no dental abnormalities, and that graze on pasture may only require dentistry every two years. All horse's teeth should be checked annually by your veterinarian.
Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 16:55
Horses that gulp their food, especially grains, are likely to suffer digestive tract disturbances, including choke. Why do horses gulp their feed, and what you …
Lecithin Inhibits Bute-Related Ulcers in Horses
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 15:12
Your horse is in pain and needs bute. Bute causes ulcers, this we know. But knowing how it damages the lining of the gastrointestinal tract is the key to …
What Is an n-3 PUFA? Why Horse Owners Should Care
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 6, 2017 11:55
While all fat is high in calories, foods that are high in n-3 PUFAs can lower blood insulin levels in your horse, which helps reduce fat storage and lessen the …
Parturition: The Birth of the Foal
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 13:51
Excitement is growing as your pregnant mare approaches her due date. While most equine births are uneventful, mare owner should prepare for some common post- …
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
Complete feed
A nutritionally complete feed that may be fed as the sole ration and provide a balanced diet.
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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