Horse Health Matters®
Your Horse's Daily Workout
by EquiMed Staff
April 13, 2017 16:38
Learn the 10 reasons a daily workout is important and how to get started …
Six Tips to Help Keep Your Horse Healthy During Fall and Winter …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:27
Although horses are very adaptable to cold weather, managing their physical and nutritional needs takes some planning …
Barn Fire Safety
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 12:58
Learn the 9 steps you can take to reduce the risk of a barn fire and what you should do to ensure the safety of horses and people, should a fire strike your …
Quick and Easy Rules for Maximum Hoof Health
by Flossie Sellers
April 28, 2017 16:52
Learn how to keep your horse's hooves healthy by doing a few simple tasks on a regular basis and by paying attention to diet and hoof environment along with …
Tip of the Day
For proper bone formation, young horses must have sufficient room to run, sprint and jump. Studies indicate the importance of exercise in the deposition of calcium critical for strong bones.
The Importance of Picking
by Flossie Sellers
April 30, 2017 15:25
Learn why picking your horse's hoof regularly is important and learn the 3 basic steps necessary to do a thorough cleaning of your horse's hooves using a hoof …
When Horses Have Special Dietary Requirements
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:39
Young horse, old horse, sick horse, working horse - all have different dietary requirements. This article explains how to adapt the horse's diet to meet its …
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 …
Importance of Good Ventilation in Horse Barns
by Heather Smith Thomas
July 14, 2019 15:06
Many horses have allergic airway disease or heaves due to improper barn ventilation because of dust and poor-quality air held within the confines of the barn …
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Hoof Care - Trimming the Donkey
Video of donkey hoof trimming.
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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
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.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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