Horse Health Matters®
Why Daily Turnout is Important: Nan's Story
by Miriam Rieck
April 21, 2017 14:27
Learn how daily turnout helps horses and foals develop positive herd dynamics plus sound bodies, and how it prevents destructive behaviors …
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 …
Keeping Your Barn Safe
by Flossie Sellers
April 20, 2017 14:27
Falls, fire, structural inadequacies, and horse-related injuries are legitimate concerns for every horse owner. Read to learn the 12 tips for barn safety and …
A Farrier's Tools of the Trade
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 15:54
Read about the tools and equipment a farrier uses in caring for your horse's hooves and limbs and why you might want to have a few basic tools to use in case of …
Tip of the Day
Guard hairs around the eyes and muzzle of the horse help them avoid injury. Leave them alone unless required for show purposes.
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 …
Horse Conformation - Head, Neck and Shoulders
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 1, 2018 09:14
Conformation of the head and shoulders of your horse is discussed in this article, second in the series by noted author Heather Smith Thomas …
Preserving the Quality of Horse Hay, Grain and Feedstuffs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 12:19
You pay good money to purchase quality hay and grains for your horse. This article outlines 15 things you can do to preserve the nutritional value and taste of …
Advantages of Embryo Transfer for Both Mare and Owner
by Flossie Sellers
May 7, 2017 13:57
Embryo transfer is the process of taking a fertilized embryo from a mare and transferring it to another mare. With this technology (somewhat controversial), a …
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
Curb bit
A type of bit constructed with shanks that are above and below the mouthpiece. The top shank is connected to the bridle and the curb chain and the lower shank is connected to the reins. A curb bit and bridle exert leverage on the mouth, chin and poll of the horse for greater control.
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 …
es·sen·tial
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adjective
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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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