Horse Health Matters®
Horse Trailering Accidents
by Katie Navarra
April 11, 2017 11:18
Horse trailer accidents do happen. Learn how to prepare for a trailer accident and how your first aid preparations can save the lives of both horses and people …
What's the poop about dogs eating horse poop …
by Mark Sellers
August 12, 2019 16:02
Size does matter when a dogs eats horse poop containing ivermectin, depending on the toxicity level and the size and genetic susceptibility of the dog …
Housing Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 15, 2017 18:56
The housing that a horse owner provides for a horse is often determined by circumstances. Learn about housing choices for your horse, the pros and cons of each …
Daily Exercise for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 12:55
Learn about your horse's need for daily exercise and the many ways you can make sure your horse is getting the kind of exercise workouts that will help increase …
Tip of the Day
If you can't remember the last time you had a tetanus shot, it is a good idea to get a booster. Tetanus is rare but devastating medical condition with a high mortality rate . Protect yourself!
Maintenance Clipping for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 14:11
Learn the 8 steps that will keep your horse well-groomed with maintenance clipping along with suggestions for purchasing and keeping your clippers in good shape …
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 …
Equine Juvenile Arthritis - Causes and Treatments
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 14:07
Even young horses can suffer from arthritis. How does a young horse get arthritis? Can it be avoided? How is it treated? If your young horse is stiff or lame, …
Dealing with Head-shy or Ear-shy Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 9, 2019 18:01
Horses are not born head-shy or ear shy. Regardless of the cause, a head shy horse can be retrained to accept everyday contact for bridling and grooming …
Videos
Hoof Care - Trimming the Donkey
Video of donkey hoof trimming.
Horse Snips
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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
Adhesions
Union of separate surfaces by the formation of new tissue.
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.
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A ragged colt may make a good horse.
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