Horse Health Matters®
Common Equine Dental Problems and How To Avoid Them
by Katie Navarra
April 19, 2017 11:03
Learn how changes in the ways domestic horses are fed affects their mouths and teeth and what you can do to prevent devastating dental problems …
Selecting a Horse Waterer
by Flossie Sellers
April 26, 2017 15:06
Read about the 6 factors that affect the amount of water your horse needs daily and learn about the options available that enable you to make sure your horse …
Keeping Your Horse Barn Safe
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 10:47
Learn how Barn Safety Rule #1 applies and what you can do to ensure safety for both you and your horse as you take steps to make sure life in your barn IS NOT …
Hoof Growth - What Helps and What Hurts
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 30, 2017 17:49
Hoof growth is a function of genetics, activity level, footing type and more. Many horses today suffer from a lack of hoof growth. What can you do? Dr. Deb …
Tip of the Day
The principle of "do no harm" should be foremost in the mind of horse owner, veterinarian and farrier.
Hoof Care
How do I identify hoof cracks and what is the best way to care for …
Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
How do I identify hoof cracks and what is the best way to care for …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
July 20, 2020 18:41
Each crack in a horse's hoof is individual and the results or repairing and stabilizing the hoof crack depend upon the type, location and treatment …
Feeding Starved or Malnourished Horses
by EquiMed Staff
October 6, 2018 13:24
Feeding a malnourished horse must be undertaken with special care. Improperly feeding a starved horse can lead to illness or death. This article provides …
Pros and Cons of Feeding Grain Hays to Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 11, 2018 09:03
The nutrition the horse needs, the cost of the hay, and the availability of the feed needs to be carefully balanced to make owning a horse possible for many …
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
Buffer
Clinch cutter used to cut or straighten shoe nails prior to removal.
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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Saving one horse will not change the world...But surely it would change the world for that one horse.
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