Horse Health Matters®

Trail Riders: First Aid in your Saddlebags

by Miriam Rieck

April 11, 2017 13:16

It is much easier to be prepared and not need a first aid kit, than to hit the trail and then, find that you are not prepared for those emergencies that will …

General Care

Managing Equine Emergencies

Flossie Sellers

Managing Equine Emergencies

by Flossie Sellers

April 15, 2017 16:06

Learn about the 9 symptoms that indicate an emergency with your horse and follow the five tips for effective preparedness when your horse needs quick effective …

General Care

Equine Euthanasia - What You Should Know

Flossie Sellers

Equine Euthanasia - What You Should Know

by Flossie Sellers

April 15, 2017 18:16

Learn the 5 questions that must be asked when euthanasia is being considered for any horse and also learn about the three methods for euthanasia recommended by …

Caring for Your Horse - Tools of the Trade

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 11:51

Learn about the 8 different types of essential tools you need to care for your horse and how each is important in providing adequate care …

Tip of the Day

High tensile wire fences are increasingly common in livestock areas. These fences are strong and inexpensive, but often lack visibility making them dangerous to unaware horses. Tie surveyor tape to the wires every four feet to increase the fence's visibility.

General Care

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

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 …

Safe First Horseback Rides -Tips for the First-Time Rider

by Heather Smith Thomas

April 24, 2017 15:09

Learn about teaching children who are going on a first ride what they need to know and what to do to fully enjoy riding horses …

Nutrition

Horse Dietary Supplements - An Overview

Flossie Sellers

Horse Dietary Supplements - An Overview

by Flossie Sellers

May 3, 2017 11:01

Does your horse really need costly supplements? Scientific research in horse nutrition has answered many questions regarding the need for supplements in a horse …

Nutrition

Summer Treats for Your Horse

Miriam Rieck

Summer Treats for Your Horse

by Miriam Rieck

May 4, 2017 16:24

Popsicles for the kids. How about a summer treat for your horse. Get some great ideas from Miriam about cost-effective and horse-preferred treats …

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 …

General Care

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

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 …

General Care

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

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 …

First Aid

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

EquiMed Staff

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

Vice

A behavior that makes a horse difficult or dangerous to keep, such as biting, kicking, bolting, or bucking.

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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adjective
  1. absolutely necessary; extremely important.
    synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory

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Quote of the Day

Whenever you observe a horse closely, you feel as if a human being is sitting inside making fun of you.

Elias Canetti

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