Horse Health Matters®
Behavioral Changes from Foal to Aged Equine
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 16:17
Learn about the behavioral traits and challenges of your growing foal and how you fit into that ever-changing picture as the horse ages …
Should colt starting be a competitive event? - EquiMed Asks
by Mark Sellers
April 4, 2017 18:09
We recently asked our Facebook visitors, "Should colt starting be a competitive event?" Based on this informal survey, the answer is a clear No …
How to Pick your Horse's Feet
by Mark Sellers
April 12, 2017 12:01
Picking your horse's feet is a basic general care activity that will reduce the chances of lameness due to hoof disease. This easy and traditional activity …
Equine Strength Training
by EquiMed Staff
April 14, 2017 12:16
Learn the 3 major training goals for your horse and how riding up and down hills and walking through water will help condition your horse in all three areas …
Tip of the Day
Foals should be walked over a variety of uneven and challenging surfaces on a regular basis. These walks develop a bond between handler and foal, and encourage sure-footedness.
Body Clipping Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 18:28
Read about the tools needed for body clipping your horse and how to groom your horse effectively depending on its coat, the season, and your horse's living …
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 …
Postnatal Care of Your Foal
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 13:16
Finally, your new baby foal arrives. Give your newborn foal a great start in life by attending to his postnatal care. The comprehensive article helps you begin …
Extruded Rice Bran - What Is It? and Why Is It Good for Horses …
by Flossie Sellers
February 16, 2019 16:08
More recently, equine feed companies have developed methods of extruding rice bran into stabilized nugget form for easier feeding to horses …
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
Antivenin
An anti-toxin to a venom. Used to treat victims of spider, snake and other venomous bites.
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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