Horse Health Matters®
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 …
Using a Veterinarian Versus a Non-Veterinarian Equine Dentist
by Jennifer M. Keeler
April 19, 2017 10:49
With the growing demand for horse dental care, non-veterinary technicians are practicing in different areas of the country. Read to learn about criteria for " …
Your Equine First Aid Kit
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:05
Having first aid essentials readily available will save you time, money, and possibly your horse's life. Read to learn what every equine first aid kit …
Horse Trail Ride Injuries - Be Prepared
by Miriam Rieck
April 10, 2017 17:01
Eventually most trail ride horses suffer some kind of injury on the trail. Learn about the most common injuries and how your first-aid preparations can be put …
Tip of the Day
A smooth mouth horse is a horse with incisors that are worn so that there are no cups present. A smooth mouth horse is usually 12 years old or older.
Evaluating Your Horse's Physical Condition
by EquiMed Staff
February 12, 2014 10:00
 Read how to evaluate your horse including its body score and establish a physical baseline for your conditioning goals …
Horse Conditioning - A Look at the Show Jumper
by Mark Sellers
April 14, 2017 12:50
Learn how the rules for show jumping have evolved and how conditioning a horse to meet the strenuous demands of this sport leads to the necessary explosive …
Horse Thoughts: For the New Horse Owner - Part One of Two
by Miriam Rieck
April 23, 2017 16:17
Thinking about getting a horse. Here is some sage advice from author Miriam Reich about some basic considerations prior to taking the plunge …
Basic Techniques of Handling Stallions
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 13:43
Size and strength of the stallion handler is not important. What is important is a basic understanding of stallion behavior, and an ability to replace natural …
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
Lavender Foal Syndrome
A lethal genetic disease that affects newborn Arabian horses. Also known as Coat Color Dilution
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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Riding - The art of keeping the horse between you and the ground.
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