Horse Health Matters®
Stereotypies: Bad Habits or Vices …
by Flossie Sellers
March 20, 2018 13:59
Learn about the 3 different types of stereotypies and the 8 contributing factors research shows to be causative factors in the development of stereotypies in …
Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse
by EquiMed Staff
April 19, 2017 16:59
Finding a horse's pulse and determining the heart rate can be difficult, even for professionals. Read about the four ways you can determine your horse's heart …
Nutritional Demands of Horses in Training
by EquiMed Staff
April 14, 2017 12:34
Learn how and why your horse's feeding and watering regime needs to change as its energy requirements grow due to a heavier workload and the metabolic changes …
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 …
Tip of the Day
In northern latitudes, spring foaling begins in May. Talk to your vet about vaccinations, parasite control and nutrition for your pregnant mare.
Basic Hoof and Leg Protection for the Sport Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
May 2, 2017 16:36
Bell boots, splint boots, polo wraps - learn what these protective boots can do to protect your horse during exercise, training and in the arena …
Dr. Getty Notes: Horse Cecum Exit Defies Gravity
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 5, 2017 14:10
Without enough food matter to "fill the tube" (cecum), sand, dirt, and undigested material can remain at the bottom in the horse's cecum, leading to colic …
Five Steps to a Great Summer Horse Pasture
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 13:16
The beginning of summer is a good time for horse owners with pastures to begin planning and implementing proven techniques that will provide grazing throughout …
Imprinting and Training Young Foals – Do it Right
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 15, 2018 14:19
The first contacts a newborn foal has with humans is critical in setting the stage for future training …
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
Hemiplegia
Paralysis on one side of the body.
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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