Horse Health Matters®
Hobble Train Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 14:14
Hobble training your horse will teach him patience, will teach him to give to pressure, will teach him not to panic if his legs are trapped, and it comes in …
What Horse Owners Can Do When They Can No Longer Care for Their Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 20, 2017 11:05
Recent estimates put owning a horse at around $10,000 a year. This includes basic care costs associated with vaccinations, deworming, hoof care, nutrition and …
Diagnosing Horse Lameness - The Veterinary Process
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 14:24
Veterinarians follow a specific process when attempting to diagnose a lameness. Identifying the source of the lameness can be very difficult, and without …
What to Do When Your Horse Is Lame
by EquiMed Staff
May 2, 2017 15:37
5 things that you can do to help your lame horse. This article gives you basic information about how your farrier can help you and also when to call the equine …
Tip of the Day
If you work with horses routinely, you need to learn to tie the following knots: slip knot, bowline, square knot, clove hitch and the half hitch.
Judging Horse Leg Conformation
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
May 3, 2017 09:06
Judging a horse's conformation takes careful study and knowledge of horse anatomy. Because of their importance to the performance and soundness of a horse, the …
Is an All-stock 12% Protein Feed Mix Safe For My Horse …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 16:40
Lower-cost grain mixes formulated for "all-stock" are at best a compromise when fed to horses. Dr. Getty notes the issues with these all-purpose feeds that the …
How to Prepare for Parturition
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 13:46
Careful attention to the health of the mare should be a priority before breeding takes place, during the pregnancy, and following parturition. Good nutrition, …
"Bute" for Horses has Benefits and Drawbacks
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 3, 2020 15:49
Veterinarians prescribe bute for a number of conditions. Horse owners should be aware of possible side effects from this commonly used anti-inflammatory …
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
Ligament
A band of tissue, usually white and fibrous, serving to connect bones and hold organs in place.
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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