Horse Health Matters®
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 …
How Do I Know My Horse Is Colicking …
by Joan Norton VMD DACVIM
April 21, 2017 14:23
Read to learn the important signs of colic and why staying calm and assessing the situation is important for you and your horse, as well as your veterinarian …
Horse Thoughts For the New Horse Owner: Part Two of Two
by Miriam Rieck
April 23, 2017 16:29
Thinking about getting a horse. Author Miriam Reich continues her sage advice based on her experiences and what she learned …
Spring into Summer: 10 Tips for Your Horse Part 2
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 24, 2017 11:37
Oh, the joys of summer! Read these last 5 timely tips to learn why your horse needs special attention to prevent the problems that summer brings such as flies, …
Tip of the Day
Inexpensive on-demand water heaters can provide warm water for your washrack at a reasonable cost.
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 …
Feeding and Watering Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 10:53
Learn how to feed and water your horse in a more natural way without taking up all your time and having to live your life around your horse's schedule …
Managing the "Hard Keeper …
by Karen Briggs
May 3, 2017 17:23
A "hard-keeper" is a horse that needs special attention in order to maintain adequate weight, especially during the cold winter months. Learn the 8 things you …
Debunking 4 Popular Myths about Beet Pulp for Horses
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 12:50
Although anecdotal stories about individual horses may have lead to these myths or old wives' tales about beet pulp as feed, research and experience have …
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
Diestrus
Time period when the female is not interested in mating.
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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